Proverbs 14:9

The Message

The stupid ridicule right and wrong, but a moral life is a favored life.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:22

“Simpletons! How long will you wallow in ignorance? Cynics! How long will you feed your cynicism? Idiots! How long will you refuse to learn? About face! I can revise your life. Look, I’m ready to pour out my spirit on you; I’m ready to tell you all I know. As it is, I’ve called, but you’ve turned a deaf ear; I’ve reached out to you, but you’ve ignored me.

Proverbs 10:23

An empty-head thinks mischief is fun, but a mindful person relishes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:20

God can’t stand deceivers, but oh how he relishes integrity.

Proverbs 12:2

A good person basks in the delight of God, and he wants nothing to do with devious schemers.

Proverbs 13:15

Sound thinking makes for gracious living, but liars walk a rough road.

Proverbs 30:20

Here’s how a prostitute operates: she has sex with her client, Takes a bath, then asks, “Who’s next?”

Leviticus 5:7

“If you can’t afford a lamb, bring as your penalty to God for the sin you have committed two doves or two pigeons, one for the Absolution-Offering and the other for the Whole-Burnt-Offering. Bring them to the priest who will first offer the one for the Absolution-Offering: He’ll wring its neck but not sever it, splash some of the blood of the Absolution-Offering against the Altar, and squeeze the rest of it out at the base. It’s an Absolution-Offering. He’ll then take the second bird and offer it as a Whole-Burnt-Offering, following the procedures step-by-step. “In this way, the priest will make atonement for your sin and you’re forgiven.