Proverbs 13:20

New English Translation

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Cross References

Genesis 14:12

They also took Abram’s nephew Lot and his possessions when they left, for Lot was living in Sodom.

1 Kings 12:10

The young advisers with whom Rehoboam had grown up said to him, “Say this to these people who have said to you, ‘Your father made us work hard, but now lighten our burden.’ Say this to them: ‘I am a lot harsher than my father!

1 Kings 12:8

But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.

1 Kings 22:32

When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “He must be the king of Israel.” So they turned and attacked him, but Jehoshaphat cried out.

1 Kings 22:4

Then he said to Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to attack Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, “I will support you; my army and horses are at your disposal.”

2 Chronicles 10:8

But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.

2 Chronicles 19:2

the prophet Jehu son of Hanani confronted him; he said to King Jehoshaphat, “Is it right to help the wicked and be an ally of those who oppose the Lord? Because you have done this the Lord is angry with you!

2 Chronicles 22:4

He did evil in the sight of the Lord like Ahab’s dynasty because, after his father’s death, they gave him advice that led to his destruction.

Psalm 119:63

I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.

Proverbs 13:19

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.

Proverbs 14:7

Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

Proverbs 15:31

The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

Proverbs 22:24

Do not make friends with an angry person, and do not associate with a wrathful person,

Proverbs 22:25

lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Proverbs 7:27

Her house is the way to the grave, going down to the chambers of death.

Proverbs 9:6

Abandon your foolish ways so that you may live, and proceed in the way of understanding.”

Malachi 3:16

Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.

Acts 2:42

They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, so you will not take part in her sins and so you will not receive her plagues,