Proverbs 3:35

Easy To Read Version

Wise people live a life that brings honor. Foolish people live a life that brings shame.

Cross References

Psalm 132:18

I will cover David’s enemies in shame.\par But I will make David’s kingdom grow.”\par

Psalm 73:24

God, you lead me and give me good advice.\par And later you will lead me to glory. {\cf2\super [418]} \par

Proverbs 12:8

People praise a wise man. But people don’t respect a stupid person.

Proverbs 13:5

Good people hate lies. Evil people will be made ashamed.

Proverbs 13:8

A rich person might have to pay a ransom to save his life. But poor people never receive threats like that.

Proverbs 4:8

Love wisdom, and wisdom will make you great. Make wisdom most important, and wisdom will bring you honor.

Proverbs 8:5

If you are foolish, learn to be wise.\par Foolish men, learn to understand.\par

Luke 14:9

And if you are sitting in the most important seat, then the person that invited you will come to you and say, ‘Give this man your seat!’ Then you will begin to move down to the last place. And you will be very embarrassed.

1 Samuel 2:30

“The Lord God of Israel promised that your father’s family would serve him forever. But now the Lord says this, ‘That will never be! I will honor people who honor me. But bad things will happen to people who refuse to respect me.