Proverbs 1:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

From these, an ordinary person can learn to be clever, and young people can gain knowledge and good sense.

Cross References

Psalm 116:6

You protect ordinary people, and when I was helpless, you saved me

Psalm 119:130

Understanding your word brings light to the minds of ordinary people.

Psalm 119:9

Young people can live a clean life by obeying your word.

Psalm 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last for ever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people.

Psalm 34:11

Come, my children, listen as I teach you to respect the LORD.

Proverbs 3:21

My child, use common sense and sound judgment! Always keep them in mind.

Proverbs 8:12

I am Wisdom—Common Sense is my closest friend; I possess knowledge and sound judgment.

Proverbs 8:17

I love everyone who loves me, and I will be found by all who honestly search.

Proverbs 8:32

Pay attention, my children! Follow my advice, and you will be happy.

Proverbs 8:5

Good sense and sound judgment can be yours.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Be cheerful and enjoy life while you are young! Do what you want and find pleasure in what you see. But don't forget that God will judge you for everything you do.

Isaiah 35:8

A good road will be there, and it will be named “God's Sacred Highway”. It will be for God's people; no one unfit to worship God will walk on that road. And no fools can travel on that highway.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run from temptations that capture young people. Always do the right thing. Be faithful, loving, and easy to get along with. Worship with people whose hearts are pure.

Titus 2:6

Tell the young men to have self-control in everything.