Proverbs 8:13

The Passion Translation

Wisdom pours into you when you begin to hate every form of evil in your life, for that’s what worship and fearing God is all about. Then you will discover that your pompous pride and perverse speech are the very ways of wickedness that I hate!”

Cross References

Psalm 101:3

I refuse to gaze on that which is vulgar. I despise works of evil people and anything that moves my heart away from you. I will not let evil hold me in its grip.

Psalm 119:104

For your truth is the source of my understanding, not the falsehoods of those who don’t know you, which I despise.

Psalm 119:128

Every word you speak, every truth revealed, is always right and beautiful to me, for I hate what is phony or false.

Psalm 138:6

For though you are lofty and exalted, you stoop to embrace the lowly. Yet you keep your distance from those filled with pride.

Psalm 97:10

Listen, you lovers of God! Hate evil, for God can keep you from wrong and protect you from the power of wickedness.

Proverbs 10:31

The teachings of the righteous are loaded with wisdom, but the words of the evil ones are crooked and perverse.

Proverbs 15:9

The Lord detests the lifestyle of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue purity.

Proverbs 16:18

Your boast becomes a prophecy of a future failure. The higher you lift yourself up in pride, the harder you’ll fall in disgrace.

Proverbs 16:5

Yahweh detests all the proud of heart, for pride attracts his punishment— and you can count on that!

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 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.

Proverbs 4:24

Avoid dishonest speech and pretentious words. Be free from using perverse words no matter what!

Proverbs 6:12

Here’s another life lesson to learn from observing wayward and wicked men. You can tell they are lawless. They’re constant liars, proud deceivers, full of clever ploys and convincing plots.

Isaiah 13:11

“I will bring punishment to the world for its evil and to the wicked for their sins. I will shatter the arrogance of the proud, and will humble the pride of the high and mighty.

Romans 12:9

Let the inner movement of your heart always be to love one another, and never play the role of an actor wearing a mask. Despise evil and embrace everything that is good and virtuous.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid every appearance of evil.

2 Timothy 2:19

But the firm foundation of God has written upon it these two inscriptions: “The Lord God recognizes those who are truly his!” and, “Everyone who worships the name of the Lord Jesus must forsake wickedness!”

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, the younger ones should willingly support the leadership of the elders. In every relationship, each of you must wrap around yourself the apron of a humble servant. Because: God resists you when you are proud but multiplies grace and favor when you are humble.