Proverbs 22:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:27 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:27 — KJV
“If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?”
— Proverbs 22:27 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:27 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 22:27
“Until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him: then I will send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:27: hast, why, should
“And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me, Let me go; why should I kill thee?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:27: hast, why, should
“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:27: hast, why, take
“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? Jacob: that is, A supplanter”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:27: hast, take, away
“And she said unto her, Is it a small matter that thou hast taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son's mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to night for thy son's mandrakes.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:27: hast, take, away
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