Proverbs 18:3

The Message

When wickedness arrives, shame’s not far behind; contempt for life is contemptible.

Cross References

Nehemiah 4:4

Nehemiah prayed, “Oh listen to us, dear God. We’re so despised: Boomerang their ridicule on their heads; have their enemies cart them off as war trophies to a land of no return; don’t forgive their iniquity, don’t wipe away their sin—they’ve insulted the builders!”

Psalm 69:20

I’m broken by their taunts, Flat on my face, reduced to a nothing. I looked in vain for one friendly face. Not one. I couldn’t find one shoulder to cry on.

Psalm 69:9

I love you more than I can say. Because I’m madly in love with you, They blame me for everything they dislike about you.

Proverbs 11:2

The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm.

Proverbs 13:5

A good person hates false talk; a bad person wallows in gibberish.

Proverbs 18:2

Fools care nothing for thoughtful discourse; all they do is run off at the mouth.

Proverbs 18:4

Many words rush along like rivers in flood, but deep wisdom flows up from artesian springs.

Proverbs 22:10

Kick out the troublemakers and things will quiet down; you need a break from bickering and griping!

Proverbs 29:16

When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild, but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.

1 Peter 4:14

If you’re abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It’s the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they’re on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that’s a different matter. But if it’s because you’re a Christian, don’t give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!

1 Samuel 20:30

Saul exploded in anger at Jonathan: “You son of a slut! Don’t you think I know that you’re in cahoots with the son of Jesse, disgracing both you and your mother? For as long as the son of Jesse is walking around free on this earth, your future in this kingdom is at risk. Now go get him. Bring him here. From this moment, he’s as good as dead!”