Proverbs 1:10

New International Reader's Version

My son, if sinful men tempt you, don’t give in to them.

Cross References

Genesis 37:20

“Come. Let’s kill him. Let’s throw him into one of these empty wells. Let’s say that a wild animal ate him up. Then we’ll see whether his dreams will come true.”

Psalm 1:1

Blessed is the person who obeys the law of the Lord. They don’t follow the advice of evil people. They don’t make a habit of doing what sinners do. They don’t join those who make fun of the Lord and his law.

Psalm 50:18

When you see a thief, you join him. You make friends with those who commit adultery.

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with wise people and become wise. A companion of foolish people suffers harm.

Proverbs 16:29

A person who wants to hurt others tries to get them to sin. That person leads them down a path that isn’t good.

Proverbs 20:19

A person who talks about others tells secrets. So avoid anyone who talks too much.

Proverbs 24:2

In their hearts they plan to hurt others. With their lips they talk about making trouble.

Isaiah 33:15

People must do what is right. They must be honest and tell the truth. They must not get rich by cheating others. Their hands must not receive money from those who want special favors. They must not let their ears listen to plans to commit murder. They must close their eyes to even thinking about doing what is evil.

Romans 16:18

People like that are not serving Christ our Lord. They are serving only themselves. With smooth talk and with words they don’t mean they fool people who don’t know any better.

Ephesians 5:11

Have nothing to do with the acts of darkness. They don’t produce anything good. Show what they are really like.

Deuteronomy 13:8

Don’t give in to those who are tempting you. Don’t listen to them. Don’t feel sorry for them. Don’t spare them or save them.