Proverbs 1:4

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 116:6

The Lord preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.

Psalm 119:130

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;

Psalm 34:11

Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, let them not depart from your sight; keep sound wisdom and discretion,

Proverbs 8:12

“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I attain knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 8:17

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

Proverbs 8:32

“Now therefore, my sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.

Proverbs 8:5

O you simple ones, understand prudence; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Isaiah 35:8

A highway shall be there, a roadway, and it shall be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean shall not pass on it, but it shall be for the wayfaring men, and fools shall not wander on it.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these statutes, and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

2 Timothy 2:22

So flee youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Titus 2:6

Likewise, exhort young men to be self-controlled,