Proverbs 14:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Fools don't care if they are wrong, but God is pleased when people do right.

Cross References

Job 15:16

what chance do humans have? We are so terribly evil that we thirst for sin.

Proverbs 1:22

“How much longer will you enjoy being stupid fools? Won't you ever stop sneering and laughing at knowledge?

Proverbs 10:23

Fools enjoy doing wrong, but anyone with good sense enjoys acting wisely.

Proverbs 11:20

The LORD hates cunning people, but he likes everyone who lives right.

Proverbs 12:2

The LORD likes everyone who lives right, but he punishes everyone who makes evil plans.

Proverbs 13:15

Sound judgment is praised, but people without good sense are on the way to disaster.

Proverbs 3:34

The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.

Proverbs 3:4

God and people will like you and consider you a success.

Proverbs 30:20

An unfaithful wife says, “Sleeping with another man is as natural as eating.”

Proverbs 8:35

By finding me, you find life, and the LORD will be pleased with you.

Leviticus 5:7

If you are poor and cannot afford to bring an animal, you may bring two doves or two pigeons. One of these will be a sacrifice to ask my forgiveness, and the other will be a sacrifice to please me.

Jude 1:18

They told you that near the end of time, selfish and godless people would start making fun of God.