Proverbs 19:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It isn't right for a fool to live in luxury or for a slave to rule in place of a king.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:39

I am the chosen king, but Joab and Abishai have more power than I do. So God will have to pay them back for the evil thing they did.”

Proverbs 17:7

It sounds strange for a fool to talk sensibly, but it's even worse for a ruler to tell lies.

Proverbs 26:1

Expecting snow in summer and rain in the dry season makes more sense than honouring a fool.

Isaiah 3:5

You will each be cruel to friends and neighbours. Young people will insult their elders; no one will show respect to those who deserve it.

Hosea 9:1

Israel, don't celebrate or make noisy shouts like other nations. You have been unfaithful to your God. Wherever grain is threshed, you behave like prostitutes because you enjoy the money you receive.

Luke 16:19

There was once a rich man who wore expensive clothes and every day ate the best food.

Luke 16:23

He went to hell and was suffering terribly. When he looked up and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side,

James 4:9

Be sad and sorry and weep. Stop laughing and start crying. Be gloomy instead of glad.

1 Samuel 25:36

Abigail went back home and found Nabal throwing a party fit for a king. He was very drunk and feeling good, so she didn't tell him anything that night.