Proverbs 12:8

The Passion Translation

Everyone admires a man of principles, but the one with a corrupt heart is despised.

Cross References

Genesis 41:39

So Pharaoh turned to Joseph and said, “Since God has divinely revealed this to you, there is no one as wise and full of insight as you.

Psalm 132:18

I will clothe his enemies with shame, but holiness will bloom on my anointed one.”

Proverbs 1:26

I will laugh when your calamity comes and will turn away from you at the time of your disaster. Make a joke of my advice, will you? Then I’ll make a joke out of you!

Proverbs 12:7

The wicked are taken out, gone for good, but the godly families shall live on.

Proverbs 12:9

Just be who you are and work hard for a living, for that’s better than pretending to be important and starving to death.

Proverbs 29:27

The wicked hate those who live a godly life, but the righteous hate injustice wherever it’s found.

Proverbs 3:35

Stubborn fools fill their lives with disgrace, but glory and honor rest upon the wise.

Proverbs 5:23

Those who choose wickedness die for lack of self-control, for their foolish ways lead them astray, carrying them away as hostages— kidnapped captives robbed of destiny.

Isaiah 19:14

The Lord Yahweh has mixed up their minds and poured into them a distorted spirit that will make Egypt dizzy and act like a drunk who staggers around in his own vomit.

Daniel 12:2

“Multitudes of those who are sleeping in the Land of Dust will awaken, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting disgrace.

Luke 16:8

“Even though his master was defrauded, when he found out about the shrewd way this manager had feathered his own nest, he congratulated the clever scoundrel for what he’d done to provide for his future.” Jesus continued, “Remember this: The sons of darkness interact more wisely than the sons of light.

Acts 12:23

Immediately, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, an infestation of worms, because he accepted the people’s worship and didn’t give the glory to God, and he died.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So resist the temptation to pronounce premature judgment on anything before the appointed time when all will be fully revealed. Instead, wait until the Lord makes his appearance, for he will bring all that is hidden in darkness to light and unveil every secret motive of everyone’s heart. Then, when the whole truth is known, each will receive praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:18

So let’s be clear. To have the Lord’s approval and commendation is of greater value than bragging about oneself.