Proverbs 1:4

New International Reader's Version

They give understanding to childish people. They give knowledge and good sense to those who are young.

Cross References

Psalm 116:6

The Lord takes care of those who are not aware of danger. When I was in great need, he saved me.

Psalm 119:130

When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person keep their life pure? By living according to your word.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the Lord can be trusted. They make childish people wise.

Psalm 34:11

My children, come. Listen to me. I will teach you to have respect for the Lord.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight. Hold on to good sense and the understanding of what is right.

Proverbs 8:12

“I, wisdom, live together with understanding. I have knowledge and good sense.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me. Those who look for me find me.

Proverbs 8:32

“My children, listen to me. Blessed are those who keep my ways.

Proverbs 8:5

You who are childish, get some good sense. You who are foolish, set your hearts on getting it.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

You young people, be happy while you are still young. Let your heart be joyful while you are still strong. Do what your heart tells you to do. Go after what your eyes look at. But I want you to know that God will judge you for everything you do.

Isaiah 35:8

A wide road will go through the land. It will be called the Way of Holiness. Only those who lead a holy life can use it. “Unclean” and foolish people can’t walk on it.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Be careful to keep them. That will show the nations how wise and understanding you are. They will hear about all these rules. They’ll say, “That great nation certainly has wise and understanding people.”

2 Timothy 2:22

Run away from the evil things that young people long for. Try hard to do what is right. Have faith, love and peace. Do these things together with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Titus 2:6

In the same way, help the young men to control themselves.