Proverbs 15:19

New Century Version

A lazy person’s life is like a patch of thorns, but an honest person’s life is like a smooth highway.

Cross References

Psalm 25:12

Are there those who respect the Lord? He will point them to the best way.

Psalm 27:11

Lord, teach me your ways, and guide me to do what is right because I have enemies.

Psalm 5:8

Lord, since I have many enemies, show me the right thing to do. Show me clearly how you want me to live.

Proverbs 11:5

The goodness of the innocent makes life easier, but the wicked will be destroyed by their wickedness.

Proverbs 15:18

People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.

Proverbs 22:13

The lazy person says, “There’s a lion outside! I might get killed out in the street!”

Proverbs 22:5

Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.

Proverbs 26:13

The lazy person says, “There’s a lion in the road! There’s a lion in the streets!”

Proverbs 3:6

Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success.

Proverbs 6:6

Go watch the ants, you lazy person. Watch what they do and be wise.

Proverbs 8:9

People with good sense know what I say is true; and those with knowledge know my words are right.

Isaiah 30:21

If you go the wrong way—to the right or to the left—you will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the right way. You should go this way.”

Isaiah 35:8

A road will be there; this highway will be called “The Road to Being Holy.” Evil people will not be allowed to walk on that road; only good people will walk on it. No fools will go on it.

Isaiah 57:14

Someone will say, “Build a road! Build a road! Prepare the way! Make the way clear for my people.”