Proverbs 8:13

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

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 101:3

I won’t look at anything that is evil and call it good. I hate the acts of people who aren’t faithful to you. I won’t have anything to do with those things.

Psalm 119:104

I gain understanding from your rules. So I hate every path that sinners take.

Psalm 119:128

I consider all your rules to be right. So I hate every path that sinners take.

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is high above all, he cares for the lowly. Though he is in heaven above, he sees them on earth below.

Psalm 97:10

Let those who love the Lord hate evil. He guards the lives of those who are faithful to him. He saves them from the power of sinful people.

Exodus 1:17

But Shiphrah and Puah had respect for God. They didn’t do what the king of Egypt had told them to do. They let the boys live.

Proverbs 10:31

The mouths of those who do right produce wisdom. But tongues that speak twisted words will be made silent.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord hates how sinners live. But he loves those who run after what is right.

Proverbs 16:18

If you are proud, you will be destroyed. If you are proud, you will fall.

Proverbs 16:5

The Lord hates all those who have proud hearts. You can be sure that they will be punished.

Proverbs 16:6

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

Proverbs 3:7

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

Proverbs 4:24

Don’t speak with twisted words. Keep evil talk away from your lips.

Proverbs 6:12

An evil troublemaker goes around saying twisted things with his mouth.

Isaiah 13:11

The Lord will punish the world because it is so evil. He will punish evil people for their sins. He’ll put an end to the bragging of those who are proud. He’ll bring down the pride of those who don’t show any pity.

Amos 5:15

Hate evil and love good. Do what is fair in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God who rules over all will have mercy on you. After all, you are the only ones left in the family line of Joseph.

Amos 6:8

The Lord and King has made a promise in his own name. He is the Lord God who rules over all. He announces, “I hate the pride of Jacob’s people. I can’t stand their forts. I will hand the city of Samaria and everything in it over to their enemies.”

Zechariah 8:17

Do not make evil plans against one another. When you promise to tell the truth, do not lie. Many people love to do that. But I hate all these things,” announces the Lord.

Romans 12:9

Love must be honest and true. Hate what is evil. Hold on to what is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Say no to every kind of evil.

2 Timothy 2:19

But God’s solid foundation stands firm. Here is the message written on it. “The Lord knows who his own people are.” (Numbers 16:5) Also, “All who say they believe in the Lord must turn away from evil.”

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, I’m speaking to you who are younger. Follow the lead of those who are older. All of you, put on a spirit free of pride toward one another. Put it on as if it were your clothes. Do this because Scripture says, “God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are humble.” (Proverbs 3:34)

1 Samuel 2:3

“Don’t keep talking so proudly. Don’t let your mouth say such proud things. The Lord is a God who knows everything. He judges everything people do.