Proverbs 1:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

that prudence may be given to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

Cross References

Psalm 116:6

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

Psalm 119:130

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

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to thy word.

Psalm 19:7

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

Psalm 34:11

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

Proverbs 3:21

My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion; let them not escape from your sight,

Proverbs 8:12

I, wisdom, dwell in prudence, and I find 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 sons, listen to me: happy are those who keep my ways.

Proverbs 8:5

O simple ones, learn prudence; O foolish men, pay attention.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Isaiah 35:8

And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not pass over it, and fools shall not err therein.

Deuteronomy 4:6

Keep them and do them; for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’

2 Timothy 2:22

So shun youthful passions and aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.

Titus 2:6

Likewise urge the younger men to control themselves.