Proverbs 7:7

Modern English Version

and I saw among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man lacking understanding,

Cross References

Job 24:15

Also the eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, saying, ‘No eye will see me’; and he disguises his face.

Psalm 119:130

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

Psalm 19:7

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

Proverbs 1:22

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And how long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge.

Proverbs 1:32

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

Proverbs 1:4

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

Proverbs 10:13

On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.

Proverbs 12:11

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who chases worthless pursuits lacks wisdom.

Proverbs 14:15

The simple gives credence to every word, but the prudent attends to his steps.

Proverbs 14:18

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

Proverbs 19:2

It is not good for the soul to be without knowledge, and he misses the way who is hasty with his feet.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent; reprove one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.

Proverbs 24:30

I passed by the field of the sluggard, and went past the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding,

Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man sees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Proverbs 5:1

My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,

Proverbs 6:20

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.

Proverbs 6:32

But he who commits adultery lacks understanding; he who does it destroys his own soul.

Proverbs 8:5

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

Proverbs 9:16

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” And to him who lacks understanding she says,

Proverbs 9:4

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks understanding, she says,

Jeremiah 4:22

“For My people are foolish, they have not known Me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”

Matthew 15:16

Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding?