Proverbs 14:16

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The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

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  • Prov 22:3 : 3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
  • Prov 3:7 : 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
  • Prov 7:22 : 22 He follows her all at once, like an ox going to slaughter, or like a fool to the correction of shackles.
  • Prov 16:6 : 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
  • Prov 16:17 : 17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
  • Prov 28:14 : 14 Blessed is the one who fears always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
  • Prov 29:9 : 9 When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.
  • Eccl 10:13 : 13 The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.
  • Mark 6:17-19 : 17 For Herod himself had sent men to arrest John, and he had him bound and put in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married. 18 John had been telling Herod, 'It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.' 19 So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she was unable to do so.
  • Mark 6:24-25 : 24 She went out and asked her mother, 'What should I ask for?' Her mother answered, 'The head of John the Baptist.' 25 At once the girl hurried in to the king with her request. 'I want you to give me, right now, the head of John the Baptist on a platter,' she said.
  • John 9:40 : 40 Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this and asked, 'Are we also blind?'
  • 1 Thess 5:22 : 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
  • Gen 33:9 : 9 But Esau said, 'I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.'
  • Gen 42:18 : 18 On the third day, Joseph said to them, 'Do this, and you will live; for I fear God.'
  • 1 Kgs 19:2 : 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, 'May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I don’t make your life like the life of one of them.'
  • 1 Kgs 20:10-11 : 10 Then Ben-Hadad sent another message: 'May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if the dust of Samaria will suffice for even a handful for each of the people who follow me.' 11 The king of Israel replied, 'Tell him: One who arms himself for battle should not boast as if he is already victorious.'
  • 1 Kgs 20:18 : 18 He said, 'If they have come out for peace, capture them alive; and if they have come out for war, capture them alive.'
  • Neh 5:15 : 15 The former governors who were before me placed heavy burdens on the people, taking food and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Even their servants oppressed the people. But because of the fear of God, I did not act like that.
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
  • Job 31:21-23 : 21 If I have raised my hand against the fatherless, because I saw my support in the gate, 22 then let my shoulder fall from its socket, and let my arm be broken off at the joint. 23 For I have always feared disaster from God, and because of His majesty, I could not do such a thing.
  • Ps 34:14 : 14 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.
  • Ps 119:120 : 120 My flesh trembles in fear of You, and I stand in awe of Your judgments.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 14:15
    84%

    15The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.

  • Prov 14:17-18
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    84%

    17A quick-tempered person does foolish things, and one who devises evil is hated.

    18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 13:16
    83%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 14:7-9
    3 verses
    82%

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

    9Fools mock at making amends for guilt, but goodwill is found among the upright.

  • Prov 27:12
    81%

    12The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

  • Prov 22:3
    80%

    3The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    79%

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

    16Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 29:11
    78%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 15:20-21
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    78%

    20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

    21Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

  • Prov 26:12
    77%

    12Do you see a person who is wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

  • Prov 14:33
    77%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 12:23
    77%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Job 28:28
    77%

    28And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2A wise person's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart inclines him to the left.

    3Even while walking along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how foolish he is.

  • Prov 14:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one whose ways are devious despises Him.

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 19:3
    77%

    3A man’s foolishness twists his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 1:7
    76%

    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 28:26
    76%

    26Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will be delivered.

  • Prov 3:7
    76%

    7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • Prov 15:5
    76%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 10:8
    76%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 10:23
    76%

    23A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

  • Prov 26:5
    75%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 20:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2The roar of a king is like the growl of a young lion; whoever provokes him to anger risks his life.

    3It is honorable for a person to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.

  • Prov 14:29
    75%

    29Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

  • Prov 29:9
    75%

    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Prov 15:2
    75%

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 18:2
    75%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in revealing his own thoughts.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 28:14
    75%

    14Blessed is the one who fears always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.

  • Prov 9:6
    75%

    6Leave your simple ways and live; walk in the way of understanding."

  • Prov 13:20
    75%

    20Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

  • Prov 10:14
    75%

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 17:28
    75%

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 1:32-33
    2 verses
    74%

    32For the turning away of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

    33But whoever listens to me will dwell securely and be at ease, without fear of harm.

  • Prov 14:24
    74%

    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 28:11
    74%

    11A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with understanding will see right through him.

  • Prov 16:18
    74%

    18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

  • Prov 17:24
    74%

    24Wisdom is before the face of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 28:1
    74%

    1The wicked flee when no one pursues them, but the righteous are as confident as a young lion.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.