Proverbs 21:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

Evil people want to do wrong, even to their friends.

Cross References

1 John 2:16

Our foolish pride comes from this world, and so do our selfish desires and our desire to have everything we see. None of this comes from the Father.

Proverbs 3:29

Don't try to be mean to neighbors who trust you.

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!

1 Corinthians 10:6

What happened to them is a warning to keep us from wanting to do the same evil things.

Proverbs 21:13

If you won't help the poor, don't expect to be heard when you cry out for help.

Proverbs 12:12

An evil person tries to hide behind evil; good people are like trees with deep roots.

Psalm 112:9

They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor.

Psalm 112:5

Life will go well for those who freely lend and are honest in business.

Psalm 36:4

Those people stay awake, thinking up mischief, and they follow the wrong road, refusing to turn from sin.

Proverbs 2:14

Most of all they enjoy being mean and deceitful.

Proverbs 14:21

It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 21:9

It's better to stay outside on the roof of your house than to live inside with a nagging wife.