Proverbs 3:7

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:20

Then David got up from the ground. After he washed himself, he put on lotions. He changed his clothes. He went into the house of the Lord and worshiped him. Then he went to his own house. He asked for some food. They served it to him. And he ate it.

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.”

Exodus 20:20

Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. God has come to test you. He wants you to have respect for him. That will keep you from sinning.”

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 14:27

Respect for the Lord is like a fountain that gives life. It turns you away from the jaws of death.

Proverbs 16:6

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

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t wear yourself out to get rich. Don’t trust how wise you think you are.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a foolish person in keeping with their foolish acts. If you do not, they will be wise in their own eyes.

Proverbs 28:11

Rich people may think they are wise. But a poor person with understanding knows that rich people are fooling themselves.

Proverbs 28:26

Those who trust in themselves are foolish. But those who live wisely are kept safe.

Proverbs 8:13

To have respect for the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride and bragging. I hate evil ways and twisted words.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything has now been heard. And here’s the final thing I want to say. Have respect for God and obey his commandments. This is what he expects of all human beings.

Isaiah 5:21

How terrible it will be for those who think they are wise! How terrible for those who think they are really clever!

Romans 11:25

Brothers and sisters, here is a mystery I want you to understand. It will keep you from being proud. Part of Israel has refused to obey God. That will continue until the full number of Gentiles has entered God’s kingdom.

Romans 12:16

Agree with one another. Don’t be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren’t considered important. Don’t think that you are better than others.