Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

Cross-references

Proverbs 13:20 reinforces the principle: walking with the wise brings wisdom, but being a companion of fools leads to harm—a parallel warning about choosing companions.

Proverbs 7:21-23 depicts a young man seduced by flattery, illustrating the enticement warned against—he yields and suffers destruction.

Proverbs 16:29 describes the same scenario: a violent man entices his neighbor — exemplifying the sinners in Proverbs 1:10.

Proverbs 4:14 reinforces the command: not just refuse enticement but avoid the wicked's path altogether — a parallel instruction.

Proverbs 2:12 shows the deliverance that comes from refusing sinners' enticement: rescue from evil men and their perverted speech.

Proverbs 20:19 warns against meddling with flatterers who reveal secrets—a specific type of enticement that parallels the general warning in Proverbs 1:10.

Genesis 39:7-13 provides a positive example: Joseph refuses Potiphar's wife's enticement, embodying the command not to consent to sinners.

Ephesians 5:11 echoes the warning: have no fellowship with evil works—direct NT parallel to not consenting to sinners.

Judges 16:16-21 shows Samson yielding to Delilah's persistent enticement, resulting in his downfall—a negative example of what Proverbs 1:10 warns against.

Psalm 1:1 Parallel

Psalm 1:1 blesses those who avoid sinners' counsel and company, reinforcing Proverbs 1:10's warning to not be enticed or join them.

Psalm 50:18 Parallel

Psalm 50:18 condemns consenting with thieves and partaking with adulterers—directly rebuking the behavior Proverbs 1:10 commands to avoid.

In Genesis 39:8, Joseph refuses Potiphar's wife's enticement, embodying the command to not consent.

Luke 23:51 Parallel

Luke 23:51 highlights Joseph of Arimathea as one who 'had not consented' to the council's evil plan — a perfect example of obeying Proverbs 1:10.

Job 21:16 Parallel

Job 21:16 declares 'the counsel of the wicked is far from me'—a personal refusal parallel to 'do not consent'.

2 Chronicles 22:4 describes Ahaziah's counselors enticing him to evil—illustrating the very danger Proverbs warns against.

2 Chronicles 19:2 rebukes helping the wicked—parallel warning against being enticed into alliance with sinners.

1 Kings 21:15 shows Ahab consenting to Jezebel's enticement to sin—a negative example of heeding the warning.

Deuteronomy 13:8 uses the same phrase 'do not consent' regarding a prophet enticing to idolatry.

Exodus 23:2 Parallel

Exodus 23:2 commands not to follow a crowd to do evil—direct parallel to refusing sinners' enticement.

Mark 14:11 Parallel

Mark 14:11 shows Judas consenting to sinners' enticement for money — a concrete example of the warning in Proverbs.

Ephesians 5:7 commands not to become partners with the disobedient — a NT parallel to refusing sinners' enticement.

Psalm 119:9 Related theme

Psalm 119:9 provides the means to resist enticement: guarding one's way by God's word—complementary to the warning.

Romans 16:18 warns of deceivers using smooth talk to entice the simple—a NT parallel to the enticement by sinners in Proverbs 1:10.

1 Thessalonians 2:11 shows Paul treating believers like a father — mirroring the fatherly warning in Proverbs 1:10.