Proverbs 22:10

New International Reader's Version

If you drive away those who make fun of others, fighting also goes away. Arguing and unkind words will stop.

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:28

One of the sons of Joiada was the son-in-law of Sanballat the Horonite. Joiada, the son of Eliashib, was the high priest. I drove Joiada’s son away from me.

Psalm 101:5

I will get rid of anyone who tells lies about their neighbor in secret. I won’t put up with anyone whose eyes and heart are proud.

Proverbs 18:6

What foolish people say leads to arguing. They are just asking for a beating.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud person is called a mocker. He thinks much too highly of himself.

Matthew 18:17

But what if they also refuse to listen to the witnesses? Then tell it to the church. And what if they refuse to listen even to the church? Then don’t treat them as a brother or sister. Treat them as you would treat an ungodly person or a tax collector.

1 Corinthians 5:13

God will judge those outside. Scripture says, “Get rid of that evil person!” (Deuteronomy 17:7; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21,24; 24:7)

Judges 9:55

When the Israelites saw he was dead, they went home.