Proverbs 24:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:14 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expect..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:14 — KJV
“So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.”
— Proverbs 24:14 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:14 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 24:14
“Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:14: soul, found, cut
“When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. some...: Heb. matter of nakedness divorcement: Heb. cutting off”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:14: found, then, cut
“Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king. retired: Heb. were scattered”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:14: wisdom, then, cut
“Then shalt thou say, O LORD, thou hast spoken against this place, to cut it off, that none shall remain in it, neither man nor beast, but that it shall be desolate for ever. desolate: Heb. desolations”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:14: hast, then, cut
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. destroyed: Heb. cut off”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:14: knowledge, hast, cut
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