Proverbs 8:13

New Century Version

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

Cross References

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.’ ”

Psalm 101:3

I will not look at anything wicked. I hate those who turn against you; they will not be found near me.

Psalm 119:104

Your orders give me understanding, so I hate lying ways.

Psalm 119:128

I respect all your orders, so I hate lying ways.

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is supreme, he takes care of those who are humble, but he stays away from the proud.

Psalm 97:10

People who love the Lord hate evil. The Lord watches over those who follow him and frees them from the power of the wicked.

Exodus 1:17

But the nurses feared God, so they did not do as the king told them; they let all the boy babies live.

Proverbs 10:31

A good person says wise things, but a liar’s tongue will be stopped.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin.

Proverbs 16:5

The Lord hates those who are proud. They will surely be punished.

Proverbs 16:6

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

Proverbs 3:7

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

Proverbs 4:24

Don’t use your mouth to tell lies; don’t ever say things that are not true.

Proverbs 6:12

Some people are wicked and no good. They go around telling lies,

Isaiah 13:11

The Lord says, “I will punish the world for its evil and wicked people for their sins. I will cause proud people to lose their pride, and I will destroy the pride of those who are cruel to others.

Amos 5:15

Hate evil and love good; be fair in the courts. Maybe the Lord God All-Powerful will be kind to the people of Joseph who are left alive.

Amos 6:8

The Lord God made this promise; the Lord God All-Powerful says: “I hate the pride of the Israelites, and I hate their strong buildings, so I will let the enemy take the city and everything in it.”

Zechariah 8:17

Do not make plans to hurt your neighbors, and don’t love false promises. I hate all these things,” says the Lord.

Romans 12:9

Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and stay away from everything that is evil.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s strong foundation continues to stand. These words are written on the seal: “The Lord knows those who belong to him,” and “Everyone who wants to belong to the Lord must stop doing wrong.”

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, younger people should be willing to be under older people. And all of you should be very humble with each other. “God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”

1 Samuel 2:3

“Don’t continue bragging, don’t speak proud words. The Lord is a God who knows everything, and he judges what people do.