Chiasm
Proverbs 21:24–22:1
Proverbs 21:24–22:13 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
- B 25-26 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- C 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
- D 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
- C' 29-30 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
- C 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
- B' 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
- B 25-26 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
- A' 1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.