Proverbs 14:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Fines are needed to make fools obey the law, but good people are happy to obey it.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:23

Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom.

Proverbs 30:20

A woman who is not faithful to her husband acts innocent. She eats, wipes her mouth, and says she has done nothing wrong.

Proverbs 13:15

People like a person with good sense, but life is hard for someone who cannot be trusted.

Jude 1:18

They told you, “In the last times there will be people who laugh at God and do only what they want to do—things that are against God.”

Proverbs 12:2

It is good to learn what pleases the Lord, because he condemns those who plan to do wrong.

Proverbs 8:35

Those who find me find life, and the Lord will reward them.

Proverbs 3:4

Then God will be pleased and think well of you and so will everyone else.

Proverbs 1:22

“Fools, how long will you love being ignorant? How long will you make fun of wisdom? How long will you hate knowledge?

Job 15:16

People are even worse. They are disgusting and dirty. They drink up evil like water.

Leviticus 5:7

“If you cannot afford a lamb, you must bring two doves or two young pigeons to the Lord. These will be the guilt offering for your sin. One bird must be for a sin offering, and the other must be for a burnt offering.

Proverbs 3:34

He will humiliate those who make fun of others, but he is kind to those who are humble.

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord hates those who love to do evil, but he is pleased with those who try to do right.