Proverbs 14:16

The English Standar Version

One who is wise is cautious[4] and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.

Cross References

Genesis 33:9

But Esau said, "I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself."

Genesis 42:18

On the third day Joseph said to them, "Do this and you will live, for I fear God:

1 Kings 19:2

Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow."

1 Kings 20:18

He said, "If they have come out for peace, take them alive. Or if they have come out for war, take them alive."

Nehemiah 5:15

The former governors who were before me laid heavy burdens on the people and took from them for their daily ration[2] forty shekels[3] of silver. Even their servants lorded it over the people. But I did not do so, because of the fear of God.

Job 1:1

There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.

Job 28:28

And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.' "

Psalm 119:120

My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments. Ayin

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Proverbs 1:32

For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them;

Proverbs 14:15

The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

Proverbs 14:17

A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.

Proverbs 16:6

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.

Proverbs 22:3

The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Proverbs 29:9

If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 7:22

All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast[5]

Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is evil madness.

Numbers 22:27

When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD, she lay down under Balaam. And Balaam's anger was kindled, and he struck the donkey with his staff.

John 9:40

Some of the Pharisees near him heard these things, and said to him, "Are we also blind?"

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil.