Proverbs 7:7

New King James Version

And saw among the simple, I perceived among the youths, A young man devoid of understanding,

Cross References

Job 24:15

The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight, Saying, ‘No eye will see me’; And he disguises his face.

Psalm 119:130

The entrance 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? For scorners delight in their scorning, 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

Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.

Proverbs 12:11

He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.

Proverbs 14:15

The simple believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.

Proverbs 14:18

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

Proverbs 19:2

Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

Proverbs 22:3

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

Proverbs 24:30

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding;

Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished.

Proverbs 5:1

My son, pay attention to my wisdom; Lend your ear to my understanding,

Proverbs 6:20

My son, keep your father’s command, And do not forsake the law of your mother.

Proverbs 6:32

Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so 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 as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,

Proverbs 9:4

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

Jeremiah 4:22

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

Matthew 15:16

So Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding?