Proverbs 1:9

For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

Cross-reference

Both verses use the same metaphor of wisdom as an adornment around the neck — a direct parallel.

Proverbs 4:9 expands the garland imagery to a crown of beauty, reinforcing wisdom's value as ornament.

Proverbs 6:21 picks up the binding-around-the-neck imagery, directly continuing the adornment theme.

Proverbs 25:12 uses the same jewelry metaphor: wise reproof is like a gold earring, echoing the ornament of grace from parental instruction.

Psalm 73:6 Contrast

Psalm 73:6 uses the same 'chain about the neck' image for pride, contrasting with wisdom's ornament.

Daniel 5:29 Parallel

Daniel 5:29 fulfills the reward with an actual gold chain, literalizing the ornament of honor.

Jeremiah 35:8 shows the Rechabites obeying their father's command—a concrete example of heeding parental instruction as valued in Proverbs 1:9.

Daniel 5:7 Parallel

Daniel 5:7 offers a gold chain as a reward for wisdom, mirroring the honor wisdom brings in Proverbs.

Daniel 5:16 Parallel

Daniel 5:16 repeats the promise of a gold chain for wise interpretation, reinforcing the honor imagery.

1 Timothy 2:9 discourages external adornment like gold and pearls, contrasting with Proverbs' use of jewelry as a positive metaphor for wisdom.

1 Peter 3:3 Contrast

1 Peter 3:3 warns against outward adornment, opposing the positive jewelry metaphor in Proverbs.

Exodus 13:9 Parallel

Exodus 13:9 makes the law a sign on hand/forehead, similar to wisdom as an ornament around the neck.

Ezekiel 16:11 describes God adorning Jerusalem with a chain on her neck, paralleling the ornament of wisdom.

1 Timothy 2:10 promotes good deeds as proper adornment, paralleling Proverbs' view of wisdom as spiritual ornament.

1 Peter 3:4 Parallel

1 Peter 3:4 values inner beauty of the spirit, similar to Proverbs valuing wisdom as inner adornment.