Proverbs 13:16

Easy To Read Version

A wise person always thinks before he does something. But a foolish person shows he is stupid by the things he does.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is good for a person\par to be kind and generous.\par It is good for a person\par to be fair in his business.\par

Proverbs 14:33

A wise person is always thinking wise things. But a foolish person knows nothing about wisdom.

Proverbs 15:2

When a wise person speaks, other people want to listen. But a foolish person speaks only foolishness.

Proverbs 18:2

A foolish person doesn’t want to learn from other people. That person only wants to tell his own ideas.

Proverbs 21:24

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

Ecclesiastes 10:13

A foolish person begins by saying foolish things. In the end, he is saying crazy things.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

A fool shows his foolishness, even when he is just walking down the road. So everyone sees that he is a foolish person.

Isaiah 52:13

“Look at my Servant. He will be very successful. {\cf2\super [427]} He will be very important. \{In the future\} people will honor and respect him.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and do nothing wrong.

Romans 16:19

All the believers have heard that you obey. So I am very happy because of you. But I want you to be wise about the things that are good. And I want you to know nothing about things that are evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, don’t think like children. In evil things be like babies. But in your thinking you should be like full-grown people.

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish with your lives. But learn what the Lord wants you to do.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now think about it and decide what you can do. Nabal was foolish to say the things he did! Terrible trouble is coming to our master (Nabal) and all his family.”

1 Samuel 25:25

I didn’t see the men you sent. Sir, don’t pay any attention to that worthless man (Nabal). He is the same as his name. His name means ‘Foolish,’ and he really is foolish.