Proverbs 18:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Wrongdoing leads to shame and disgrace.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:4

But I prayed, “Our God, these people hate us and have wished horrible things for us. Please answer our prayers and make their insults fall on them! Let them be the ones to be dragged away as prisoners of war.

Psalm 69:20

I am crushed by insults, and I feel sick. I had hoped for mercy and pity, but there was none.

Psalm 69:9

My love for your house burns in me like a fire, and when others insulted you, they insulted me as well.

Proverbs 11:2

Too much pride can put you to shame. It's wiser to be humble.

Proverbs 13:5

A good person hates deceit, but those who are evil cause shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 18:2

Fools have no desire to learn; they would much rather give their own opinion.

Proverbs 18:4

Words of wisdom are a stream that flows from a deep fountain.

Proverbs 22:10

Arguments and fights will come to an end, if you chase away those who insult others.

Proverbs 29:16

Crime increases when crooks are in power, but law-abiding citizens will see them fall.

1 Peter 4:14

Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.

1 Peter 4:4

Now your former friends wonder why you have stopped running around with them, and they curse you for it.

1 Samuel 20:30

Saul was furious with Jonathan and yelled, “You're no son of mine, you traitor! I know you've chosen to be loyal to that son of Jesse. You should be ashamed of yourself! And your own mother should be ashamed that you were ever born.