Verse 26

You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 3:34 : 34 With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble.
• Lev 26:23-24 : 23 “‘If in spite of these things you do not allow yourselves to be disciplined and you walk in hostility against me, 24 I myself will also walk in hostility against you and strike you seven times on account of your sins.
• Lev 26:27-28 : 27 “‘If in spite of this you do not obey me but walk in hostility against me, 28 I will walk in hostile rage against you and I myself will also discipline you seven times on account of your sins.
• Ps 109:17-19 : 17 He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings. 18 He made cursing a way of life, so curses poured into his stomach like water and seeped into his bones like oil. 19 May a curse attach itself to him, like a garment one puts on, or a belt one wears continually!
• Rom 2:4-6 : 4 Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourselves in the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment is revealed! 6 He will reward each one according to his works:
• Rom 2:9 : 9 There will be affliction and distress on everyone who does evil, on the Jew first and also the Greek,
• Jas 2:13 : 13 For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.