Proverbs 17:11

God's Word

A rebel looks for nothing but evil. Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent ⌞to punish⌟ him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, David’s adviser, to come from his home in Giloh. Meanwhile, the conspiracy grew stronger, and the number of people siding with Absalom kept getting larger.

2 Samuel 18:15

Then ten of Joab’s armorbearers surrounded Absalom, attacked him, and killed him.

2 Samuel 18:19

Then Ahimaaz, Zadok’s son, said, “Let me run and bring the king the good news that the Lord has freed him from his enemies.”

2 Samuel 20:1

A good-for-nothing man by the name of Sheba, Bichri’s son, from the tribe of Benjamin happened to be at Gilgal. He blew a ram’s horn ⌞to announce⌟, “We have no share in David’s kingdom. We won’t receive an inheritance from Jesse’s son. Everyone to his own tent, Israel!”

2 Samuel 20:22

Then the woman went to all the people with her clever plan. They cut off Sheba’s head and threw it to Joab. He blew the ram’s horn, and everyone scattered and withdrew from the city and went home. Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 2:31

The king answered, “Do as he said. Kill him, and bury him. You can remove the innocent blood—the blood which Joab shed—from me and my father’s family.

1 Kings 2:46

Then the king gave orders to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada. He went to attack and kill Shimei. Solomon’s power as king was now firmly established.

Proverbs 17:10

A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.

Proverbs 17:12

Better to meet a bear robbed of its cubs than a fool ⌞carried away⌟ with his stupidity.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,

Matthew 21:41

They answered, “He will destroy those evil people. Then he will lease the vineyard to other workers who will give him his share of the produce when it is ready.”

Matthew 22:7

“The king became angry. He sent his soldiers, killed those murderers, and burned their city.

Luke 19:27

Bring my enemies, who didn’t want me to be their king. Kill them in front of me.’ ”