Proverbs 27:1
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
Cross-references
In Proverbs 3:28, the proverb warns against putting off generosity until tomorrow — directly reinforcing the wisdom of not boasting about tomorrow.
Isaiah 56:12 portrays boastful carousers assuming tomorrow will be like today — a classic example of the boastful attitude condemned here.
In Luke 12:20, the rich fool who boasts about future plans is called a fool that very night — a direct parallel warning against presuming on tomorrow.
James 4:13-16 directly echoes this proverb, rebuking those who plan tomorrow without acknowledging life's uncertainty — a clear parallel.
In 1 Kings 19:2, Jezebel boasts about killing Elijah by tomorrow — a vivid example of the foolishness of boasting about tomorrow warned against here.
In 1 Kings 20:11, the king warns against boasting before victory — 'Let not him who straps on his armor boast like him who takes it off' — echoing the same caution about presuming on tomorrow.
In Esther 5:12, Haman boasts about his wealth and tomorrow's banquet invitation, illustrating the folly of presuming on tomorrow.
In Acts 12:4, Herod plans for Peter's trial after Easter, but God rescues Peter — showing how human plans for tomorrow can be overturned.
In Hebrews 3:7, the Spirit urges 'Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts' — emphasizing urgency and not presuming on tomorrow.
In James 4:16, boasting about tomorrow is directly condemned as evil — echoing the same wisdom against arrogant presumption.
In Psalm 119:60, the psalmist hastens to obey without delay — a positive response that avoids presuming on tomorrow.