Proverbs 19:10

Bible in Basic English 1965

Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:39

While I, though I am crowned king, have little strength, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are out of my control: may the Lord give to the evil-doer the reward of his evil-doing!

Esther 3:15

The runners went out quickly by the king's order, and a public statement was made in Shushan: and the king and Haman took wine together: but the town of Shushan was troubled.

Proverbs 17:7

Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

Proverbs 26:1

Like snow in summer and rain when the grain is being cut, so honour is not natural for the foolish.

Isaiah 3:5

And the people will be crushed, every one by his neighbour; the young will be full of pride against the old, and those of low position will be lifted up against the noble.

Hosea 9:1

Have no joy, O Israel, and do not be glad like the nations; for you have been untrue to your God; your desire has been for the loose woman's reward on every grain-floor.

Luke 16:19

Now there was a certain man of great wealth, who was dressed in fair clothing of purple and delicate linen, and was shining and glad every day.

Luke 16:23

And in hell, being in great pain, lifting up his eyes he saw Abraham, far away, and Lazarus on his breast.

James 4:9

Be troubled, with sorrow and weeping; let your laughing be turned to sorrow and your joy to grief.

1 Samuel 25:36

And Abigail went back to Nabal; and he was feasting in his house like a king; and Nabal's heart was full of joy, for he had taken much wine; so she said nothing to him till dawn came.