Proverbs 14:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Only a stupid fool is never cautious— so be extra careful and stay out of trouble.

Cross References

Proverbs 22:3

When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it— be clever and hide.

Proverbs 3:7

Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the LORD and stay away from evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and don't have anything to do with evil.

Proverbs 29:9

Be wise and don't sue a fool. You won't get satisfaction, because all the fool will do is sneer and shout.

Proverbs 28:14

The LORD blesses everyone who is afraid to do evil, but if you are cruel, you will end up in trouble.

Proverbs 16:17

God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.

Proverbs 16:6

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

Genesis 42:18

before saying to them: Since I respect God, I'll give you a chance to save your lives.

Genesis 33:9

“But, brother, I already have plenty,” Esau replied. “Keep them for yourself.”

Proverbs 7:22

Straight away he followed her like an ox on the way to be slaughtered, or like a fool on the way to be punished

Psalm 119:120

I tremble all over when I think of you and the way you judge.

1 Kings 20:18

“Take them alive!” Benhadad ordered. “I don't care if they have come out to fight or to surrender.”

1 Kings 19:2

She sent a message to Elijah: “You killed my prophets. Now I'm going to kill you! I pray that the gods will punish me even more severely if I don't do it by this time tomorrow.”

John 9:40

When the Pharisees heard Jesus say this, they asked, “Are we blind?”

Ecclesiastes 10:13

Fools begin with nonsense, and their stupid chatter ends with disaster.

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Psalm 34:14

Do good instead of evil and try to live at peace.

Nehemiah 5:15

Each governor before me had been a burden to the people by making them pay for his food and wine and by demanding forty silver coins a day. Even their officials had been a burden to the people. But I respected God, and I didn't think it was right to be so hard on them.

Proverbs 14:15

Don't be stupid and believe all you hear; be clever and know where you are headed.

Proverbs 14:17

Fools have quick tempers, and no one likes you if you can't be trusted.

Numbers 22:27

So it just lay down. Balaam lost his temper, then picked up a stick and hit the donkey.

Job 1:1

Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.

Proverbs 1:32

Sin and self-satisfaction bring destruction and death to stupid fools.