Proverbs 14:9

New International Reader's Version

Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin. But honest people try to do the right thing.

Cross References

Job 15:16

So he’ll certainly find fault with human beings. After all, they are evil and sinful. They drink up evil as if it were water.

Proverbs 1:22

“How long will you childish people love your childish ways? How long will you rude people enjoy making fun of God and others? How long will you foolish people hate knowledge?

Proverbs 10:23

A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord hates those whose hearts are twisted. But he is pleased with those who live without blame.

Proverbs 12:2

The Lord blesses anyone who does good. But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.

Proverbs 13:15

Good judgment wins favor. But the way of liars leads to their ruin.

Proverbs 3:34

He makes fun of proud people who make fun of others. But he gives grace to those who are humble and treated badly.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and a good name in the eyes of God and people.

Proverbs 30:20

“This is the way of a woman who commits adultery. She eats and wipes her mouth. Then she says, ‘I haven’t done anything wrong.’

Proverbs 8:35

Those who find me find life. They receive blessing from the Lord.

Leviticus 5:7

“ ‘Suppose they can’t afford a lamb. Then they must get two doves or two young pigeons. They must bring them to the Lord to pay for their sin. One of them is for a sin offering. The other is for a burnt offering.

Jude 1:18

They told you, “In the last days, some people will make fun of the truth. They will follow their own ungodly desires.”