Proverbs 3:7

New Living Translation

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:20

Then David got up from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions, and changed his clothes. He went to the Tabernacle and worshiped the Lord. After that, he returned to the palace and was served food and ate.

Nehemiah 5:15

The former governors, in contrast, had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides forty pieces of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because I feared God, I did not act that way.

Job 1:1

There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil.

Job 28:28

And this is what he says to all humanity: ‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.’”

Exodus 20:20

“Don’t be afraid,” Moses answered them, “for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep you from sinning!”

Proverbs 14:16

The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.

Proverbs 14:27

Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.

Proverbs 16:6

Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.

Proverbs 23:4

Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.

Proverbs 26:12

There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise.

Proverbs 26:5

Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation.

Proverbs 28:11

Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

Proverbs 28:26

Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

Proverbs 8:13

All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

Isaiah 5:21

What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever.

Romans 11:25

I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!