Proverbs 14:15

New International Reader's Version

A childish person believes anything. But a wise person thinks about how they live.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:5

David spoke to the young man who brought him the report. He asked him, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?”

1 Kings 2:18

“All right,” Bathsheba replied. “I’ll speak to the king for you.”

Nehemiah 6:4

They sent me the same message four times. And I gave them the same answer each time.

Proverbs 14:14

Those who aren’t faithful will be paid back for what they’ve done. And good people will receive rewards for how they’ve lived.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil. But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

Proverbs 14:8

People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

Proverbs 17:4

Evil people listen to lies. Lying people listen to evil.

Proverbs 22:3

Wise people see danger and go to a safe place. But childish people keep going and suffer for it.

Proverbs 27:12

Wise people see danger and go to a safe place. But childish people keep on going and suffer for it.

Proverbs 4:26

Think carefully about the paths that your feet walk on. Always choose the right ways.

Amos 5:13

So those who are wise keep quiet in times like these. That’s because the times are evil.

Acts 13:7

He was an attendant of Sergius Paulus, the governor. Paulus was a man of understanding. He sent for Barnabas and Saul. He wanted to hear God’s word.

Ephesians 4:14

We will no longer be babies in the faith. We won’t be like ships tossed around by the waves. We won’t be blown here and there by every new teaching. We won’t be blown around by cleverness and tricks. Certain people use them to hide their evil plans.

Ephesians 5:17

So don’t be foolish. Instead, understand what the Lord wants.

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit. Test the spirits to see if they belong to God. Many false prophets have gone out into the world.