Proverbs 14:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:17

Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do.

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil people who pretend to be what they are not will become worse than ever, as they fool others and are fooled themselves.

James 3:13

Are any of you wise or sensible? Then show it by living right and by being humble and wise in everything you do.

Ephesians 4:22

You were told that your foolish desires will destroy you and that you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits.

Proverbs 11:18

Meanness gets you nowhere, but goodness is rewarded.

Proverbs 8:20

I always do what is right,

Proverbs 2:9

With wisdom you will learn what is right and honest and fair.

Psalm 119:73

You created me and put me together. Make me wise enough to learn what you have commanded.

Psalm 119:5

I don't ever want to stray from your laws.

Psalm 111:10

Respect and obey the LORD! This is the first step to wisdom and good sense. God will always be respected.

Jeremiah 13:20

Jerusalem, you were so proud of ruling the people of Judah. But where are they now? Look north, and you will see your enemies approaching.

Psalm 143:8

Each morning let me learn more about your love because I trust you. I come to you in prayer, asking for your guidance.

1 Corinthians 3:19

This is because God considers the wisdom of this world to be foolish. It is just as the Scriptures say, “God catches the wise when they try to outsmart him.”

Proverbs 15:21

Stupidity brings happiness to senseless fools, but everyone with good sense follows the straight path.

Proverbs 12:5

Good people have kind thoughts, but you should never trust the advice of someone evil.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

And I discovered that wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.

Ecclesiastes 2:16

Wise or foolish, we all die and are soon forgotten.”