Proverbs 28:26

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Kings 8:13

“How could I ever do anything like that?” Hazael replied. “I'm only a servant and don't have that kind of power.” “Hazael, the LORD has told me that you will be the next king of Syria.”

Job 28:28

God told us, “Wisdom means that you respect me, the Lord, and turn from sin.”

Proverbs 2:12

Wisdom will protect you from evil schemes and from those liars

Proverbs 26:12

There is more hope for a fool than for someone who says, “I'm really clever!”

Proverbs 3:5

With all your heart you must trust the LORD and not your own judgment.

Proverbs 3:7

Don't ever think that you are wise enough, but respect the LORD and stay away from evil.

Jeremiah 17:9

You people of Judah are so deceitful that you even fool yourselves, and you can't change.

Romans 8:7

Our desires fight against God, because they do not and cannot obey God's laws.

2 Timothy 3:15

Since childhood, you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to make you wise enough to have faith in Christ Jesus and be saved.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.