Cross references
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 26:28 has 9 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 7 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to John 8:44–49 (6 votes) and Luke 20:20–21 (5 votes). 11 other verses point back to it. It links with 11 other books, from Judges 16 to 1 Thessalonians 2.
Which verses does Proverbs 26:28 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- John 8:44–496 votes
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! …
- Luke 20:20–215 votes
So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. “Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
- Proverbs 6:244 votes
to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress.
- Proverbs 7:54 votes
that they may keep you from the adulteress, from the stranger with seductive words.
- Proverbs 7:21–234 votes
With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him. He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, …
- Proverbs 29:54 votes
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
- John 10:32–334 votes
But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?” “We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”
- John 8:403 votes
But now you are trying to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham never did such a thing.
- John 15:22–243 votes
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. …
Which verses point to Proverbs 26:28?
The 10 strongest of 11.