Proverbs 14:16

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 33:9

But Esau said, “I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.”

Genesis 42:18

On the third day, Joseph spoke to them again. He said, “Do what I say. Then you will live, because I have respect for God.

1 Kings 19:2

So Jezebel sent a message to Elijah. She said, “You can be sure that I will kill you, just as I killed the other prophets. I’ll do it by this time tomorrow. If I don’t, may the gods punish me greatly.”

1 Kings 20:18

Ben-Hadad said, “They might be coming to make peace. If they are, take them alive. Or they might be coming to make war. If they are, take them alive.”

Nehemiah 5:15

But there had been governors before me. They had put a heavy load on the people. They had taken a pound of silver from each of them. They had also taken food and wine from them. Their officials had acted like high and mighty rulers over them. But because of my great respect for God, I didn’t act like that.

Job 1:1

There was a man who lived in the land of Uz. His name was Job. He was honest. He did what was right. He had respect for God and avoided evil.

Job 28:28

He said to human beings, “Have respect for the Lord. That will prove you are wise. Avoid evil. That will show you have understanding.”

Psalm 119:120

My body trembles because I have respect for you. I have great respect for your laws.

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil, and do good. Look for peace, and go after it.

Proverbs 1:32

“The wrong path that childish people take will kill them. Foolish people will be destroyed by being satisfied with the way they live.

Proverbs 14:15

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

Proverbs 14:17

Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things. And a person who is tricky is hated.

Proverbs 16:17

The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives.

Proverbs 16:6

Through love and truth sin is paid for. People avoid evil when they have respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 22:3

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

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the one who always trembles in front of God. But anyone who makes their heart stubborn will get into trouble.

Proverbs 29:9

Suppose a wise person goes to court with a foolish person. Then the foolish person gets mad and pokes fun, and there is no peace.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.

Proverbs 7:22

All at once he followed her. He was like an ox going to be killed. He was like a deer stepping into a trap

Ecclesiastes 10:13

At first what they say is foolish. In the end their words are very evil.

Numbers 22:27

The donkey saw the angel of the Lord. So it lay down under Balaam. That made him angry. He hit the donkey with his walking stick.

John 9:40

Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this. They asked, “What? Are we blind too?”

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Say no to every kind of evil.