Proverbs 3:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Cross References

Job 28:28

He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another.  Do not be proud;  instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a person who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Job 1:1

There was a man in the country of Uz  named Job.  He was a man of complete integrity,  who feared God and turned away from evil.

Proverbs 16:6

Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the  Lord.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God  and keep his commands, because this is for all  humanity.

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who consider themselves wise and judge themselves clever.  ,

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the  Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.

Romans 11:25

I don’t want you to be ignorant  of this mystery,  brothers and sisters, so that you will not be conceited:  A partial hardening has come upon Israel  until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.

Nehemiah 5:15

The governors  who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them food and wine as well as half a kilogram  of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but because of the fear of God, I didn’t do this.

Exodus 20:20

Moses responded to the people, ‘Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you will fear him and will not  sin.’

2 Samuel 12:20

Then David got up from the ground. He washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes, went to the Lord’s house, and worshipped. Then he went home and requested something to eat. So they served him food, and he ate.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool is easily angered and is careless.

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t wear yourself out to get rich; because you know better, stop!

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his foolishness or he’ll become wise in his own eyes.

Proverbs 28:11

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.

Proverbs 28:26

The one who trusts in himself  is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.