Proverbs 14:16

The Passion Translation

A wise person is careful in all things and turns quickly from evil, while the impetuous fool moves ahead with overconfidence.

Cross References

Genesis 33:9

“But my brother,” Esau laughed, “I have plenty. Keep what you have for yourself.”

Genesis 42:18

On the third day, Joseph said to them, “Do as I say and you will live. I am a man who respects God.

Psalm 119:120

My body trembles in holy awe of you, leaving me speechless, for I’m frightened of your righteous judgments.

Psalm 34:14

Keep turning your back on every sin, and make “peace” your life motto. Practice being at peace with everyone.

Proverbs 1:32

Like an idiot you’ve turned away from me and chosen destruction instead. Your self-satisfied smugness will kill you.

Proverbs 14:15

A gullible person will believe anything, but a sensible person will confirm the facts.

Proverbs 14:17

An impulsive person has a short fuse and can ruin everything, but the wise show self-control.

Proverbs 16:17

Repenting from evil places you on the highway of holiness. Protect purity and you protect your life.

Proverbs 16:6

You can avoid evil through surrendered worship and the fear of God, for the power of his faithful love removes sin’s guilt and grip over you.

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent person with insight foresees danger coming and prepares himself for it. But the senseless rush blindly forward and suffer the consequences.

Proverbs 28:14

Overjoyed is the one who with tender heart trembles before God, but the stubborn, unyielding heart will experience even greater evil.

Proverbs 29:9

There’s no use arguing with a fool, for his ranting and raving prevent you from making a case and settling the argument in a calm way.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.

John 9:40

Some of the Pharisees were standing nearby and overheard these words. They interrupted Jesus and said, “You mean to tell us that we are blind?”

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid every appearance of evil.