25.4
Parallels between James and Proverbs
|
James |
Proverbs |
Wisdom is given by God. |
1:5 |
2:6–7 |
Wealth is ephemeral, and riches will “wither away.” |
1:10–11 |
11:28 |
It is a virtue to be “slow to anger.” |
1:19 |
14:29 |
Impartiality is to be encouraged. |
2:1 |
18:5 |
Partiality to the rich dishonors the poor. |
2:6 |
14:20–21 |
The wise are attentive to controlling their speech. |
3:2 |
10:19 |
The tongue can be a deadly fire. |
3:6 |
16:27 |
It is arrogant to boast of tomorrow. |
4:13–14 |
27:1 |
Multiple sins may be “covered” by worthy acts of love. |
5:20 |
10:12 |
See Paul J. Achtemeier, Joel B. Green, and Marianne Meye Thompson, Introducing the New Testament: Its Literature and Theology (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001), 501.