Proverbs 28:5

English Standard Version 2016

Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.

Cross References

1 John 2:27

But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

1 John 2:20

But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.

Psalm 92:6

The stupid man cannot know; the fool cannot understand this:

John 7:17

If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

Proverbs 15:24

The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.

Psalm 119:100

I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts.

Psalm 25:14

The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.

Jeremiah 4:22

“For my people are foolish; they know me not; they are stupid children; they have no understanding. They are ‘wise’—in doing evil! But how to do good they know not.”

Proverbs 2:9

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path;

Isaiah 6:9

And he said, “Go, and say to this people: “‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’

Isaiah 44:18

They know not, nor do they discern, for he has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, and their hearts, so that they cannot understand.

Psalm 119:98

Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.

Isaiah 1:3

The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.”

Amos 3:10

“They do not know how to do right,” declares the Lord, “those who store up violence and robbery in their strongholds.”