Proverbs 28:26

New Century Version

Those who trust in themselves are foolish, but those who live wisely will be kept safe.

Cross References

2 Kings 8:13

Hazael said, “Am I a dog? How could I do such things?” Elisha answered, “The Lord has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom; to stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Proverbs 2:12

It will keep you from the wicked, from those whose words are bad,

Proverbs 26:12

There is more hope for a foolish person than for those who think they are wise.

Proverbs 3:5

Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t depend on your own wisdom. Respect the Lord and refuse to do wrong.

Jeremiah 17:9

“More than anything else, a person’s mind is evil and cannot be healed. Who can understand it?

Romans 8:7

When people’s thinking is controlled by the sinful self, they are against God, because they refuse to obey God’s law and really are not even able to obey God’s law.

2 Timothy 3:15

Since you were a child you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise. And that wisdom leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

James 1:5

But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.