Proverbs 13:10

Easy To Read Version

People who think they are better than other people only cause trouble. But people who listen to the things other people tell them are wise.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:16

All the people of Israel saw that the new king refused to listen to them. So the people said to the king: “Are we part of David’s family? No! Do we get any of Jesse’s land? No! So Israel, let’s go to our own homes. Let David’s son rule his own people!” So the people of Israel went home.

2 Kings 14:10

True, you have defeated Edom. But you have become proud because of your victory over Edom. But stay at home and brag! Don’t make trouble for yourself. If you do this, you will fall, and Judah will fall with you!”

Proverbs 13:11

If a person cheats to get money, then that money will soon be gone. But the person who earns his money will make it grow more and more.

Proverbs 13:9

A good person is like a light that shines brightly. But an evil person is like a light that becomes dark.

Proverbs 17:14

If you start an argument, it is like breaking a hole in a dam. So stop the argument before it becomes bigger and bigger.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to advice and accept discipline. Then you will become wise.

Proverbs 20:18

Get good advice before you make plans. If you are starting a war, find good people to guide you.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud person thinks he is better than other people. He shows that he is evil by the things he does.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t be too quick to tell a judge about something you saw. If another person proves that you are wrong, then you will be embarrassed.

Proverbs 28:25

A selfish person causes trouble. But the person who trusts in the Lord will be rewarded.

Luke 22:24

Later the apostles {\cf2\super [353]} began to argue about which one of them was the most important.

1 Timothy 6:4

Those people are proud of what they know, but they understand nothing. Those people are sick with a love for arguing and fighting about words. And that brings jealousy, quarrels, insults, and evil mistrust.

James 4:1

Do you know where your fights and arguments come from? Your fights and arguments come from the selfish desires that make war inside you.

Judges 19:30

Everyone that saw this said, “Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel before. We haven’t seen anything like this from the time we came out of Egypt. Discuss this and tell us what to do.”