Proverbs 19:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Do yourself a favour by having good sense— you will be glad you did.

Cross References

Psalm 19:11

By your teachings, Lord, I am warned; by obeying them, I am greatly rewarded.

Proverbs 16:20

If you know what you're doing, you will prosper. God blesses everyone who trusts him.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should fools have money for an education when they refuse to learn?

Proverbs 19:9

Dishonest witnesses and liars will be destroyed.

Proverbs 22:18

You will be glad that you know these sayings and can recite them.

Proverbs 3:18

Wisdom is a life-giving tree, the source of happiness for all who hold on to her.

Proverbs 3:21

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

Proverbs 3:22

They will help you to live a long and beautiful life.

Proverbs 4:21

Don't forget a single word, but think about it all.

Proverbs 4:4

said to me: “If you follow my teachings and keep them in mind, you will live.

Proverbs 4:6

If you love Wisdom and don't reject her, she will watch over you.

Ezekiel 36:26

I will take away your stubborn heart and give you a new heart and a desire to be faithful. You will have only pure thoughts,

John 12:25

If you love your life, you will lose it. If you give it up in this world, you will be given eternal life.

John 14:21

If you love me, you will do what I have said, and my Father will love you. I will also love you and show you what I am like.

1 Peter 3:10

“Do you really love life? Do you want to be happy? Then stop saying cruel things and stop telling lies.