Proverbs 13:16

God's Word

Any sensible person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool does not find joy in understanding but only in expressing his own opinion.

Proverbs 21:24

An arrogant, conceited person is called a mocker. His arrogance knows no limits.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

A fool starts out by talking foolishness and ends up saying crazy things that are dangerous.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even when a fool goes walking, he has no sense and shows everyone else that he’s a fool.

Isaiah 52:13

My servant will be successful. He will be respected, praised, and highly honored.

Matthew 10:16

“I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard about your obedience and this makes me happy for you. I want you to do what is good and to avoid what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, don’t think like children. When it comes to evil, be like babies, but think like mature people.

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord wants.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now, consider what you should do because our master and his whole household are doomed. And he’s such a worthless man that it’s useless to talk to him.”

1 Samuel 25:25

You shouldn’t take this worthless person Nabal seriously. He is like his name. His name is Nabal [Godless Fool], and he’s foolish. But I didn’t see the young men you sent.