Proverbs 14:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

By living right, you show that you respect the LORD; by being deceitful, you show that you despise him.

Cross References

Acts 10:35

God is pleased with everyone who worships him and does right, no matter what nation they come from.

Proverbs 28:6

It's better to be poor and live right, than to be rich and dishonest.

Psalm 112:1

Shout praises to the LORD! The LORD blesses everyone who worships him and gladly obeys his teachings.

Job 28:28

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

Acts 9:31

The church in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria now had a time of peace and kept on worshipping the Lord. The church became stronger, as the Holy Spirit encouraged it and helped it grow.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Psalm 25:21

I obey you with all my heart, and I trust you, knowing that you will save me.

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say.”

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees really loved money. So when they heard what Jesus said, they made fun of him.

Luke 10:16

My followers, whoever listens to you is listening to me. Anyone who says “No” to you is saying “No” to me. And anyone who says “No” to me is really saying “No” to the one who sent me.

Proverbs 19:1

It's better to be poor and live right than to be a stupid liar.

Proverbs 16:17

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

Proverbs 11:12

It's stupid to say bad things about your neighbours. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 2:15

They are dishonest themselves, and all they do is crooked.

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.

1 Kings 3:6

Solomon answered: My father David, your servant, was honest and did what you commanded. You were always loyal to him, and you gave him a son who is now king.

Job 12:4

I have always lived right, and God answered my prayers; now friends make fun of me.

2 Samuel 12:9

Why did you disobey me and do such a horrible thing? You murdered Uriah the Hittite by letting the Ammonites kill him, so you could take his wife.

2 Kings 17:34

Everyone followed their old customs. None of them worshipped only the LORD, and they refused to obey the laws and commands that the LORD had given to the descendants of Jacob, the man he named Israel.

Proverbs 16:6

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