Proverbs 3:7

New Century Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:20

Then David got up from the floor, washed himself, put lotions on, and changed his clothes. Then he went into the Lord’s house to worship. After that, he went home and asked for something to eat. His servants gave him some food, and he ate.

Nehemiah 5:15

But the governors before me had placed a heavy load on the people. They took about one pound of silver from each person, along with food and wine. The governors’ helpers before me also controlled the people, but I did not do that, because I feared God.

Job 1:1

A man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was an honest and innocent man; he honored God and stayed away from evil.

Job 28:28

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

Exodus 20:20

Then Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid, because God has come to test you. He wants you to respect him so you will not sin.”

Proverbs 14:16

Wise people are careful and stay out of trouble, but fools are careless and quick to act.

Proverbs 14:27

Respect for the Lord gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

Proverbs 16:6

Love and truth bring forgiveness of sin. By respecting the Lord you will avoid evil.

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich; be wise enough to control yourself.

Proverbs 26:12

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

Proverbs 26:5

Answer fools when they speak foolishly, or they will think they are really wise.

Proverbs 28:11

Rich people may think they are wise, but the poor with understanding will prove them wrong.

Proverbs 28:26

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

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the Lord, you will also hate evil. I hate pride and bragging, evil ways and lies.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Now, everything has been heard, so I give my final advice: Honor God and obey his commands, because this is all people must do.

Isaiah 5:21

How terrible it will be for people who think they are wise and believe they are clever.

Romans 11:25

I want you to understand this secret, brothers and sisters, so you will understand that you do not know everything: Part of Israel has been made stubborn, but that will change when many who are not Jews have come to God.

Romans 12:16

Live in peace with each other. Do not be proud, but make friends with those who seem unimportant. Do not think how smart you are.