Proverbs 28:5

Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.

Cross-references

Jeremiah 4:22 expands on the same truth: the wicked are skilled at evil yet lack the understanding of what is good and just.

Mark 4:10 Parallel

Mark 4:11-12 shows the same divide: to those who seek God, the mystery is revealed; to others, understanding is withheld.

John 7:17 Parallel

John 7:17 ties willingness to obey God with the ability to discern truth — echoing the promise that seekers understand.

1 Corinthians 2:14 explains why the unspiritual cannot grasp divine truth — they lack the spiritual discernment that comes from seeking God.

1 Corinthians 2:15 describes the spiritual person who discerns all things — matching the promise that seekers understand all.

James 1:5 Parallel

James 1:5 promises wisdom to those who ask God — the same source of understanding for those who seek Him.

1 John 2:20 Parallel

1 John 2:20 affirms that believers receive an anointing that grants knowledge — aligning with the promise of understanding for seekers.

1 John 2:27 Parallel

1 John 2:27 says the Spirit's anointing teaches believers about everything — fulfilling the promise that seekers understand all.

Isaiah 44:18 describes idolaters whose eyes are shut so they cannot understand — illustrating the blindness of those who do not seek God.

John 8:43 Parallel

In John 8:43, Jesus links failure to understand with refusal to hear His word—mirroring evil men who lack understanding because they reject God.

Psalm 25:14 Parallel

Psalm 25:14 says the LORD reveals his covenant to those who fear him, similar to those who seek the LORD gaining understanding in Proverbs 28:5.

John 10:6 Parallel

In John 10:6, the disciples fail to grasp Jesus' figure—similar to evil men who do not understand justice without seeking God.