Proverbs 2:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Wisdom will protect you from evil schemes and from those liars

Cross References

Psalm 101:4

and I won't be dishonest or deceitful.

Psalm 141:4

Don't let me want to do evil or waste my time doing wrong with wicked people. Don't let me even taste the good things they offer.

Proverbs 10:32

If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies.

Proverbs 13:20

Wise friends make you wise, but you hurt yourself by going around with fools.

Proverbs 23:33

You will see weird things, and your mind will play tricks on you.

Proverbs 28:26

Only fools would trust what they alone think, but if you live by wisdom, you will do all right.

Proverbs 3:32

The LORD doesn't like anyone who is dishonest, but he lets good people be his friends.

Proverbs 6:12

Worthless liars go around

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the LORD, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

Proverbs 9:6

If you want to live, give up your foolishness and let understanding guide your steps.”

Acts 20:30

Some of your own people will tell lies to win over the Lord's followers.

1 Corinthians 15:33

Don't fool yourselves. Bad friends will destroy you.

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