Proverbs 27
Treated in 12 passages across the library.
The verses these writers stop at
- 27:7 The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. 3
- 27:1 Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 2
- 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse. 2
- 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy? 1
- 27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place. 1
- 27:9 Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend [that cometh] of hearty counsel. 1
- 27:12 A prudent man seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [But] the simple pass on, [and] suffer for it. 1
- 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 1
- 27:18 Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored. 1
- 27:19 As in water face [answereth] to face, So the heart of man to man. 1
- 27:23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [And] look well to thy herds: 1
American Standard Version
Where it is preached
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
Accountability cites Proverbs 27:17
No Man Stands Alone "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." — Proverbs 27:17 One of the great lies a man can believe is that he does not need other men. He thinks he …
- How to Bring Men to Christ ·
Dealing with Those Who Wish to Put Off a Decision Until Some Other Time cites Prov. xxvii. 1
… first one to use this method and it has been followed by many others with great success. Prov. xxvii. 1; James iv. 13, 14; Job. xxxvi. 18; Luke xiii. 24‒28; xii. 19, 20; John viii. 21; xii. 35;…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
February cites Prov. xxvii. 1
… that you have been with Jesus.—Andrew Bonar. February 16 Boast not thyself of to-morrow. Prov. xxvii. 1. The only preparation for the morrow is the right use of to-day. The stone in the hands o…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.6 The Sixth Commandment cites Prov 27: 4
…rooted, and will not quench its thirst without blood. ‘Who is able to stand before envy?’ Prov 27: 4. (3) Hatred. The Pharisees hated Christ because he excelled them in gifts, and had more h…
- Watchman Nee ·
Learning to Walk by Faith cites Proverbs 27:6
…specially need people who are unimpressed by gift. “Faithful are the wounds of a friend” (Proverbs 27:6, ASV). Modern church culture often surrounds successful leaders with people who depend on…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
By the Sweat of Your Brow cites Proverbs 27:7
…lomon said, "A sated man loathes honey, but to a hungry man every bitter thing is sweet" (Proverbs 27:7). Wealth tests a man's soul. If God has given you success, you must still work. Your work…
- A Short and Easy Method of Prayer ·
Suffering, Mysteries, and Virtue cites Prov. xxvii. 7
… pleasure even in the bitterest things. “To the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet” (Prov. xxvii. 7), because it is as hungry for the cross as it is hungry for God. The cross gives God, and…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
A Legacy That Outlives You cites Proverbs 27:12
… "The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty" (Proverbs 27:12). Second, a moral inheritance. This is more valuable than money, and many poor men have l…
- The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith ·
The Month of May cites Prov. 27:18
… fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof; so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored" Prov. 27:18 He who tends the fig tree has figs for his pains, and he who waits on a good master has h…
- The Bruised Reed ·
Scruples hindering comfort removed cites Prov. xxvii. 19
…er face answers face, so the polluted heart of one man answereth to the heart of another, Prov. xxvii. 19, where grace hath not made some difference. As in annoyances from Satan, so here, the bes…
- Evening by Evening ·
December cites Proverbs 27:23
…ember 18 “Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.” (Proverbs 27:23) Every wise merchant will occasionally hold a stock-taking, when he will cast up his acco…
- Our Daily Walk ·
August cites Pro 27:6-9
…terness, but whatever we do or say, we must see that we are absolutely true and faithful (Pro 27:6-9). Sincerity means to be without the wax which the cabinet-maker may put into the cracks o…