Proverbs 13:16 Cross References - MSB

¹⁶ Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

¹⁰ But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their masters. ¹¹ Why should I take my bread and water and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give them to these men whose origin I do not know?”

¹⁷ Now consider carefully what you must do, because disaster looms over our master and all his household. For he is such a scoundrel that nobody can speak to him!”

²⁵ My lord should pay no attention to this scoundrel Nabal, for he lives up to his name: His name means Fool, and folly accompanies him. I, your servant, did not see my lord’s young men whom you sent.

⁵ It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.

²² Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. ²³ A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

² The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

²⁴ Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

³ Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.

¹³ Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.

¹⁶ Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

¹⁹ Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise indeed about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

²⁰ Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.