Proverbs 27:2

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Let another praise thee, and not thy own mouth: a stranger, and not thy own lips.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:18

For not he who commendeth himself, is approved, but he, whom God commendeth.

Proverbs 25:27

As it is not good for a man to eat much honey, so he that is a searcher of majesty, shall be overwhelmed by glory.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we dare not match, or compare ourselves with some, that commend themselves; but we measure ourselves by ourselves, and compare ourselves with ourselves.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I am become foolish: you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you: for I have no way come short of them that are above measure apostles, although I be nothing.

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and sand weighty: but the anger of a fool is heavier than them both.

2 Kings 10:16

And he said to him: Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord. So he made him ride in his chariot,

Proverbs 20:6

Many men are called merciful: but who shall find a faithful man?