Proverbs 27:2

The Message

Don’t call attention to yourself; let others do that for you.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:16

“Come along with me,” said Jehu, “and witness my zeal for God.” Together they proceeded in the chariot.

Proverbs 20:6

Lots of people claim to be loyal and loving, but where on earth can you find one?

Proverbs 25:27

It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets, nor is glory piled on glory good for you.

Proverbs 27:3

Carrying a log across your shoulders while you’re hefting a boulder with your arms Is nothing compared to the burden of putting up with a fool.

2 Corinthians 10:12

We’re not, understand, putting ourselves in a league with those who boast that they’re our superiors. We wouldn’t dare do that. But in all this comparing and grading and competing, they quite miss the point.

2 Corinthians 12:11

Well, now I’ve done it! I’ve made a complete fool of myself by going on like this. But it’s not all my fault; you put me up to it. You should have been doing this for me, sticking up for me and commending me instead of making me do it for myself. You know from personal experience that even if I’m a nobody, a nothing, I wasn’t second-rate compared to those big-shot apostles you’re so taken with. All the signs that mark a true apostle were in evidence while I was with you through both good times and bad: signs of portent, signs of wonder, signs of power. Did you get less of me or of God than any of the other churches? The only thing you got less of was less responsibility for my upkeep. Well, I’m sorry. Forgive me for depriving you.