Proverbs 18:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It's selfish and stupid to think only of yourself and to sneer at people who have sense.

Cross References

Exodus 33:16

But if you do go with us, everyone will know that you are pleased with your people and with me. That way, we will be different from the rest of the people on earth.”

Proverbs 14:10

No one else can really know how sad or happy you are.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak— so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

Proverbs 20:19

Stay away from gossips— they tell everything.

Proverbs 20:3

It makes you look good when you avoid a fight— only fools love to quarrel.

Proverbs 24:21

My children, you must respect the LORD and the king, and you must not make friends with anyone who rebels against either of them.

Proverbs 26:17

It's better to take hold of a mad dog by the ears than to take part in someone else's argument.

Proverbs 3:21

My child, use common sense and sound judgment! Always keep them in mind.

Proverbs 8:14

I am strong, and I offer sensible advice and sound judgment.

Jeremiah 15:17

I don't go to parties and have a good time. Instead, I keep to myself, because you have filled me with your anger.

Matthew 13:11

Jesus answered: I have explained the secrets about the kingdom of heaven to you, but not to others.

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of heaven is like what happens when someone finds treasure hidden in a field and buries it again. A person like that is happy and goes and sells everything in order to buy that field.

Mark 1:35

Very early the next morning, Jesus got up and went to a place where he could be alone and pray.

Mark 4:11

He answered: I have explained the secret about God's kingdom to you, but for others I can use only stories.

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus. God chose me to be an apostle, and he appointed me to preach the good news

2 Corinthians 6:17

The Lord also says, “Leave them and stay away! Don't touch anything that isn't clean. Then I will welcome you

Deuteronomy 14:6

It is all right to eat meat from any animals that have divided hoofs and also chew the cud.

Jude 1:19

And now these people are already making you turn against each other. They think only about this life, and they don't have God's Spirit.