Proverbs 25:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 25:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 25:8 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to sh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 25:8 — KJV
“Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.”
— Proverbs 25:8 (KJV)
Proverbs 25:8 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 25:8
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:8: forth, lest, know
“Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it good.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:8: thereof, neighbour, hath
“But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:8: know, thereof, hath
“Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:8: forth, know, end
“Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:8: forth, know, end
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