Proverbs 9:5

Which verses does Proverbs 9:5 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. John 6:277 votes

   Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

2. Song of Solomon 5:15 votes

   I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O beloved.

3. Proverbs 9:174 votes

   “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is tasty!”

4. Jeremiah 31:12–144 votes

   They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. …

5. Psalm 22:263 votes

   The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!

6. Psalm 22:293 votes

   All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before Him—even those unable to preserve their lives.

7. Proverbs 9:23 votes

   She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.

8. Isaiah 55:1–33 votes

   “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. …

9. Matthew 26:26–283 votes

   While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. …

10. John 6:49–583 votes

    Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. …

Which verses point to Proverbs 9:5?

The 10 strongest of 19.

• James 1:5 20
• Psalm 119:130 8
• John 2:10 8
• John 6:54 8
• 1 Corinthians 11:24 6
• Psalm 25:8 5
• Proverbs 9:2 4
• Song of Solomon 5:1 4
• Isaiah 25:6 4
• Isaiah 55:2 4