Proverbs 1:4

The Passion Translation

These proverbs will give you great skill to teach the immature and make them wise, to give youth the understanding of their design and destiny.

Cross References

Proverbs 8:5

Listen to me and you will be prudent and wise. For even the foolish and feeble can receive an understanding heart that will change their inner being.

Proverbs 8:17

I will show my love to those who passionately love me. For they will search and search continually until they find me.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man stay pure? Only by living in the Word of God and walking in its truth.

Proverbs 8:32

“So listen, my sons and daughters, to everything I tell you, for nothing will bring you more joy than following my ways.

Proverbs 8:12

“For I am Wisdom, and I am shrewd and intelligent. I have at my disposal living-understanding to devise a plan for your life.

Psalm 119:130

Break open your Word within me until revelation-light shines out! Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans.

Titus 2:6

Likewise, guide the younger men into living disciplined lives for Christ.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run as fast as you can from all the ambitions and lusts of youth; and chase after all that is pure. Whatever builds up your faith and deepens your love must become your holy pursuit. And live in peace with all those who worship our Lord Jesus with pure hearts.

Isaiah 35:8

There will be a highway of holiness called the Sacred Way. The impure will not be permitted on this road, but it will be accessible to God’s people. And not even fools will lose their way.

Proverbs 3:21

My child, never drift off course from these two goals for your life: to walk in wisdom and to discover your purpose. Don’t ever forget how they empower you.

Psalm 34:11

Come, children of God, and listen to me. I’ll share the lesson I’ve learned of fearing the Lord:

Psalm 19:7

Yahweh’s Word is perfect in every way; how it revives our souls! Yahweh’s laws lead us to truth, and his ways change the simple into wise.

Psalm 116:6

So I’ve learned from my experience that God protects the vulnerable. For I was broken and brought low, but he answered me and came to my rescue!