Proverbs 1:4

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

to teach shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the young—

Cross References

Psalm 116:6

The Lord protects the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me.

Psalm 119:130

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

Psalm 119:9

How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;

Psalm 34:11

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

Proverbs 3:21

My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence,

Proverbs 8:12

I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I attain knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 8:17

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

Proverbs 8:32

“And now, my children, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways.

Proverbs 8:5

O simple ones, learn prudence; acquire intelligence, you who lack it.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the inclination of your heart and the desire of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Isaiah 35:8

A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray.

Deuteronomy 4:6

You must observe them and perform them, for this will show your wisdom and discernment to the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people!’

2 Timothy 2:22

Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Titus 2:6

Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled