Proverbs 3:7

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:20

Then David arose from the earth and washed and anointed himself and changed his clothes. And he went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. He then went to his own house. And when he asked, they set food before him, and he ate.

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.' "

Exodus 20:20

Moses said to the people, "Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you, that you may not sin."

Proverbs 14:16

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

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

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 23:4

Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 26:5

Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

Proverbs 28:11

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.

Proverbs 28:26

Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.[2]

Isaiah 5:21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight!

Romans 11:25

Lest you be wise in your own conceits, I want you to understand this mystery, brothers:[3] a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.

Romans 12:16

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[8] Never be conceited.