Thematic Bible
Proverbs 24:1 (show verse)
Don't be envious of wicked men or wish you were with them,
Proverbs 24:2 (show verse)
because they plan violence, and they are always talking about trouble.
Company » Who not to have company with
Desires » What not to desire
Destruction » Who studies destruction
Envy » Who not to envy
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
Heart » The unregenerate » Is malicious
character of the unrenewed Heart » Studieth destruction
Mischief » Who speaks of mischief
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speech » Evil, general references to
Speech/communication » Whose lips talk of mischief
Desires » What not to desire
Destruction » Who studies destruction
Envy » Who not to envy
Evil » Speech evil speaking » General references to
Heart » The unregenerate » Is malicious
character of the unrenewed Heart » Studieth destruction
Mischief » Who speaks of mischief
Speaking, evil » General references to
Speech » Evil, general references to
Speech/communication » Whose lips talk of mischief
Proverbs 24:3 (show verse)
By wisdom a house is built; it is made secure through understanding.
Proverbs 24:4 (show verse)
By knowledge its rooms are furnished with all sorts of expensive and beautiful goods.
Proverbs 24:5 (show verse)
A wise man is strong, and a knowledgeable man grows in strength.
Proverbs 24:6 (show verse)
For through wise counsel you will wage your war, and victory lies in an abundance of advisors.
Proverbs 24:7 (show verse)
Wisdom lies beyond reach of the fool; he has nothing to say in court.
Proverbs 24:8 (show verse)
The person who plans on doing evil will be called a schemer.
Proverbs 24:9 (show verse)
To devise folly is sin, and people detest a scoffer.
Error » Definition of » Foolish thoughts
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Foolishness » The thought of foolishness
Scorn » Scorners
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Are hated by men
Sin » What is sin
Sin » Defined » Foolish thoughts
Sin » The thought of foolishness is
Thoughts » Evil
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Foolish thoughts
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Foolishness » The thought of foolishness
Scorn » Scorners
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Are hated by men
Sin » What is sin
Sin » Defined » Foolish thoughts
Sin » The thought of foolishness is
Thoughts » Evil
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Foolish thoughts
Proverbs 24:10 (show verse)
If you grow weary when times are troubled, your strength is limited.
Proverbs 24:11 (show verse)
Rescue those who are being led away to death, and save those who stumble toward slaughter.
Proverbs 24:12 (show verse)
If you say, "Look here, we didn't know about this," doesn't God, who examines motives, discern it? Doesn't the one who guards your soul know about it? Won't he repay each person according to what he has done?
Proverbs 24:13 (show verse)
My son, eat honey, because it's good for you; indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste;
Proverbs 24:14 (show verse)
Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.
Proverbs 24:15 (show verse)
Don't lie in wait like an outlaw to attack where the righteous live;
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 24:16 (show verse)
for though a righteous man falls seven times, he will rise again, but the wicked stumble into calamity.
Proverbs 24:17 (show verse)
Don't rejoice when your enemy falls; don't let yourself be glad when he stumbles.
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Enemies » Rejoice not at the failings of
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Rejoice » What not to rejoice in
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden by our lord
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Enemies » Rejoice not at the failings of
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Rejoice » What not to rejoice in
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden
Revenge » Forbidden by our lord
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Proverbs 24:18 (show verse)
Otherwise the LORD will observe and disapprove, and he will turn his anger away from him.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 24:19 (show verse)
Don't be anxious about those who practice evil, and don't be envious of the wicked.
Proverbs 24:20 (show verse)
For the wicked man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.
Proverbs 24:21 (show verse)
My son, fear both the LORD and the king, and don't keep company with rebels.
Character » Instability of
Children » Should » Fear God
duties of Citizens » General references to
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Government » Fearing the king
Instability » Warnings against
Kings » Should be » Feared
Loyalty » Encouraged
Nation » Duty to
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
Children » Should » Fear God
duties of Citizens » General references to
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Government » Fearing the king
Instability » Warnings against
Kings » Should be » Feared
Loyalty » Encouraged
Nation » Duty to
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
Proverbs 24:22 (show verse)
They will be destroyed suddenly, and who knows what kind of punishment will come from these two?
Proverbs 24:23 (show verse)
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
Judgment » How not to judge
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Partiality » Forbidden
Respect of persons » Partiality
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Social duties » Of impartiality » Partiality forbidden
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Partiality » Forbidden
Respect of persons » Partiality
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Social duties » Of impartiality » Partiality forbidden
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Proverbs 24:24 (show verse)
Whoever says to the wicked, "You're in the right," will be cursed by people and hated by nations.
Proverbs 24:25 (show verse)
But as for people who rebuke the wicked; a good blessing will fall upon them.
Proverbs 24:26 (show verse)
A kiss on the lips that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 24:27 (show verse)
First do your outside work, preparing your land for yourself. After that, build your house.
Proverbs 24:28 (show verse)
Don't testify against your neighbor without a cause, and don't lie when you speak.
Proverbs 24:29 (show verse)
Don't say, "I'll do to him like he did to me, I'll be sure to pay him back for what he did."
Proverbs 24:30 (show verse)
I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person.
Fence » Made of stone walls
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Ruin
Idleness and sloth » Effects of, afford instruction to others
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Vineyard » Neglected
Vineyards » Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Ruin
Idleness and sloth » Effects of, afford instruction to others
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Vineyard » Neglected
Vineyards » Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste
Proverbs 24:31 (show verse)
There it was, overgrown with thistles, the ground covered with thorns, its stone wall collapsed.
Fence » Made of stone walls
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Ruin
Idleness and sloth » Effects of, afford instruction to others
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Nettles » An obnoxious plant
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Vineyard » Neglected
Vineyards » Frequently walled or fenced with hedges
Vineyards » Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste
Walls » Mentioned in scripture » Of vineyards
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Ruin
Idleness and sloth » Effects of, afford instruction to others
Industry » The slothful devoid of
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Nettles » An obnoxious plant
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Vineyard » Neglected
Vineyards » Frequently walled or fenced with hedges
Vineyards » Of the slothful man neglected and laid waste
Walls » Mentioned in scripture » Of vineyards
Proverbs 24:32 (show verse)
As I observed, I thought about it; I watched, and learned a lesson:
Proverbs 24:33 (show verse)
"A little sleep! A little slumber! A little folding of my hands to rest!"
Proverbs 24:34 (show verse)
Then your poverty will come upon you like a robber, your need like an armed bandit.
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Hunger
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Want
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Drunkenness and gluttony
Rising » Late » consequences of
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Want
Instruction » From nature
Instruction » Also see
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Drunkenness and gluttony
Rising » Late » consequences of
Understanding » Those that are void of understanding