Proverbs 13:20

The Passion Translation

If you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them.

Cross References

Genesis 14:12

They captured Lot, Abram’s nephew who had been living in Sodom, and took him and all his possessions.

Psalm 119:63

Anyone who loves you and bows in obedience to your words will be my friend.

Proverbs 13:19

When God fulfills your longings, sweetness fills your soul. But the wicked refuse to turn from darkness to see their desires come to pass.

Proverbs 14:7

The words of the wise are like weapons of knowledge. If you need wise counsel, stay away from the fool.

Proverbs 15:31

Accepting constructive criticism opens your heart to the path of life, making you right at home among the wise.

Proverbs 22:24

Walk away from an angry man or you’ll embrace a snare in your soul by becoming bad-tempered just like him.

Proverbs 7:27

If you’re looking for the road to hell, just go looking for her house!

Proverbs 9:6

Lay aside your simple thoughts and leave your paths behind. Agree with my ways, live in my truth, and you will find righteousness.”

Acts 2:42

Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles. Their hearts were mutually linked to one another, sharing communion and coming together regularly for prayer.

Hebrews 10:24

Discover creative ways to encourage others and to motivate them toward acts of compassion, doing beautiful works as expressions of love.

Revelation 18:4

Then I heard another voice from heaven saying: “My people, come out from her so that you don’t participate in her sins and have no share with her in her plagues,