Proverbs 13:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Wise friends make you wise, but you hurt yourself by going around with fools.

Cross References

Genesis 14:12

They also captured Abram's nephew Lot, who lived in Sodom. They took him and his possessions and then left.

1 Kings 12:10

His younger advisers said: Here's what we think you should say to them: “Compared to me, my father was weak.

1 Kings 12:8

But Rehoboam refused their advice and went to the younger men who had grown up with him and were now his officials.

1 Kings 22:32

So when they saw Jehoshaphat in his robe, they thought he was Ahab and started to attack him. But when Jehoshaphat shouted out to them,

1 Kings 22:4

Then he asked Jehoshaphat, “Would you go to Ramoth with me and attack the Syrians?” “Just tell me what to do,” Jehoshaphat answered. “My army and horses are at your command.

2 Chronicles 10:8

But Rehoboam refused their advice and went to the younger men who had grown up with him and were now his officials.

2 Chronicles 19:2

But the prophet Jehu son of Hanani met him and said: By helping that wicked Ahab, you have made friends with someone who hates the LORD. Now the LORD God is angry with you!

2 Chronicles 22:4

In fact, after his father's death, Ahaziah sinned against the LORD by appointing some of Ahab's relatives to be his advisers. Their advice led to his downfall.

Psalm 119:63

I choose as my friends everyone who worships you and follows your teachings.

Proverbs 13:19

It's a good feeling to get what you want, but only a stupid fool hates to turn from evil.

Proverbs 14:7

Stay away from fools, or you won't learn a thing.

Proverbs 15:31

Healthy correction is good, and if you accept it, you will be wise.

Proverbs 22:24

Don't make friends with anyone who has a bad temper.

Proverbs 22:25

You might turn out like them and get caught in a trap.

Proverbs 7:27

Her house is a one-way street leading straight down to the world of the dead.

Proverbs 9:6

If you want to live, give up your foolishness and let understanding guide your steps.”

Malachi 3:16

All those who truly respected the LORD and honoured his name started discussing these things, and when God saw what was happening, he had their names written as a reminder in his book.

Acts 2:42

They spent their time learning from the apostles, and they were like family to each other. They also broke bread and prayed together.

Hebrews 10:24

We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven shout, “My people, you must escape from Babylon. Don't take part in her sins and share her punishment.