Proverbs 1:4

A Conservative Version

to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion,

Cross References

Proverbs 8:5

O ye simple, understand prudence, and, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently shall find me.

Psalm 119:9

With what shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to thy word.

Proverbs 8:32

Now therefore, ye sons, hearken to me. For blessed are those who keep my ways.

Proverbs 8:12

I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling, and find out knowledge [and] discretion.

Psalm 119:130

The opening of thy words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

Titus 2:6

Likewise exhort the younger men to be sober-minded.

2 Timothy 2:22

And flee juvenile impulses, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

Isaiah 35:8

And a highway shall be there, and a way. And it shall be called The way of holiness. The unclean shall not pass over it, but is shall be for [the redeemed], the wayfaring men. Yea fools shall not err [in it].

Proverbs 3:21

My son, let them not depart from thine eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion,

Psalm 34:11

Come, ye children, hearken to me. I will teach you the fear of LORD.

Psalm 19:7

The law of LORD is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of LORD is sure, making a simple man wise.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes. But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgmen

Psalm 116:6

LORD preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Keep therefore and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.