Proverbs 13:20

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 14:12

They carried away Abram’s nephew Lot and the things he owned. Lot was living in Sodom at that time.

1 Kings 12:10

The young men who had grown up with him gave their answer. They replied, “These people have said to you, ‘Your father put a heavy load on our shoulders. Make it lighter.’ Now tell them, ‘My little finger is stronger than my father’s legs.

1 Kings 12:8

But Rehoboam didn’t accept the advice the elders gave him. Instead, he asked for advice from the young men. They had grown up with him and were now serving him.

1 Kings 22:32

The chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat. They thought, “That has to be the king of Israel.” So they turned to attack him. But Jehoshaphat cried out.

1 Kings 22:4

So Ahab asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to the king of Israel, “Yes. I’ll go with you. My men will go with you. My horses will also go with you.”

2 Chronicles 10:8

But Rehoboam didn’t accept the advice the elders gave him. He asked for advice from the young men who had grown up with him and were now serving him.

2 Chronicles 19:2

Jehu the prophet went out to meet him. He was the son of Hanani. Jehu said to the king, “You shouldn’t help evil people. You shouldn’t love those who hate the Lord. The Lord is angry with you.

2 Chronicles 22:4

So he did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord. He did what the family of Ahab had done. After Ahaziah’s father died, the members of Ahab’s family became his advisers. That’s what destroyed him.

Psalm 119:63

I’m a friend to everyone who has respect for you. I’m a friend to everyone who follows your rules.

Proverbs 13:19

A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet. But foolish people hate to turn away from evil.

Proverbs 14:7

Stay away from a foolish person. You won’t find knowledge in what they say.

Proverbs 15:31

Whoever listens to a warning that gives life will be at home among those who are wise.

Proverbs 22:24

Don’t be a friend of a person who has a bad temper. Don’t go around with a person who gets angry easily.

Proverbs 22:25

You might learn their habits. And then you will be trapped by them.

Proverbs 7:27

Her house is a road to the grave. It leads down to the place of the dead.

Proverbs 9:6

Leave your childish ways and you will live. Walk in the way of understanding.”

Malachi 3:16

Those who had respect for the Lord talked with one another. And the Lord heard them. A list of people and what they did was written in a book in front of him. It included the names of those who respected the Lord and honored him.

Acts 2:42

The believers studied what the apostles taught. They shared their lives together. They ate and prayed together.

Hebrews 10:24

Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven. It said, “ ‘Come out of her, my people.’ (Jeremiah 51:45) Then you will not take part in her sins. You will not suffer from any of her plagues.