Proverbs 13:16

New Century Version

Every wise person acts with good sense, but fools show how foolish they are.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is good to be merciful and generous. Those who are fair in their business

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom lives in those with understanding, and even fools recognize it.

Proverbs 15:2

Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.

Proverbs 18:2

Fools do not want to understand anything. They only want to tell others what they think.

Proverbs 21:24

People who act with stubborn pride are called “proud,” “bragger,” and “mocker.”

Ecclesiastes 10:13

A fool begins by saying foolish things and ends by saying crazy and wicked things.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Even in the way fools walk along the road, they show they are not wise; they show everyone how stupid they are.

Isaiah 52:13

The Lord says, “See, my servant will act wisely. People will greatly honor and respect him.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Romans 16:19

All the believers have heard that you obey, so I am very happy because of you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, do not think like children. In evil things be like babies, but in your thinking you should be like adults.

Ephesians 5:17

So do not be foolish but learn what the Lord wants you to do.

1 Samuel 25:17

Now think about it, and decide what you can do. Terrible trouble is coming to our master and all his family. Nabal is such a wicked man that no one can even talk to him.”

1 Samuel 25:25

My master, don’t pay attention to this worthless man Nabal. He is like his name. His name means ‘fool,’ and he is truly a fool. But I, your servant, didn’t see the men you sent.