Proverbs 8:5

Easy To Read Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 19:7

The Lord’s teachings are perfect.\par They give strength to God’s people.\par The Lord’s Agreement {\cf2\super [110]} can be trusted.\par It helps foolish people become wise.\par

Psalm 94:8

You bad people are foolish.\par When will you learn your lesson?\par You evil people are so stupid!\par You must try to understand.\par

Proverbs 1:22

“You are foolish people. How long will you continue doing foolish things? How long will you make fun of wisdom? How long will you continue to hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:32

“Foolish people die because they refuse to follow wisdom. They are happy to continue in their foolish ways, and this will destroy them.

Proverbs 1:4

These wise words can teach people who need to learn wisdom. These words can teach young people the things they need to know and how to use that information.

Proverbs 3:35

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

Proverbs 8:12

“I am Wisdom.\par I live with good judgment.\par You can find me with Knowledge\par and Good Planning.\par

Proverbs 8:4

\{Wisdom says,\}\par “Men, I call out to you.\par I call out to all people.\par

Proverbs 9:4

“Come, you people who need to learn.” She also invited foolish people. She said,

Isaiah 42:13

The Lord will go out like a strong soldier.\par He will be like a man ready to fight a war.\par He will become very excited.\par He will cry out and shout loudly,\par and he will defeat his enemies.\par

Acts 26:18

You will show the people the Truth. The people will turn away from darkness (sin) to the light (good). They will turn away from the power of Satan, and they will turn to God. Then their sins can be forgiven. They can have a share with those people who have been made holy {\cf2\super [494]} by believing in me.’”

1 Corinthians 1:28

And God chose what the world thinks is not important. He chose what the world hates and thinks is nothing. God chose these to destroy what the world thinks is important.