Proverbs 1:4

New Century Version

They make the uneducated wise and give knowledge and sense to the young.

Cross References

Psalm 116:6

The Lord watches over the foolish; when I was helpless, he saved me.

Psalm 119:130

Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person live a pure life? By obeying your word.

Psalm 19:7

The teachings of the Lord are perfect; they give new strength. The rules of the Lord can be trusted; they make plain people wise.

Psalm 34:11

Children, come and listen to me. I will teach you to worship the Lord.

Proverbs 3:21

My child, hold on to wisdom and good sense. Don’t let them out of your sight.

Proverbs 8:12

“I am wisdom, and I have good judgment. I also have knowledge and good sense.

Proverbs 8:17

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

Proverbs 8:32

“Now, my children, listen to me, because those who follow my ways are happy.

Proverbs 8:5

You who are uneducated, seek wisdom. You who are foolish, get understanding.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Young people, enjoy yourselves while you are young; be happy while you are young. Do whatever your heart desires, whatever you want to do. But remember that God will judge you for everything you do.

Isaiah 35:8

A road will be there; this highway will be called “The Road to Being Holy.” Evil people will not be allowed to walk on that road; only good people will walk on it. No fools will go on it.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Obey these laws carefully, in order to show the other nations that you have wisdom and understanding. When they hear about these laws, they will say, “This great nation of Israel is wise and understanding.”

2 Timothy 2:22

But run away from the evil desires of youth. Try hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace, together with those who trust in the Lord from pure hearts.

Titus 2:6

In the same way, encourage young men to be wise.