Proverbs 16:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:29 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:29 — KJV
“A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.”
— Proverbs 16:29 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:29 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:29
“And on the three and twentieth day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had shewed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:29: into, way, good
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good. them...: Heb. the captivity”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:29: into, way, good
“Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:29: into, way, good
“So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:29: into, way, good
“And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:29: into, way, good
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