Proverbs 1:4

The Scriptures 1998

For giving insight to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young.

Cross References

Psalm 116:6

יהוה  guards the simple; I was brought low, but He saved me.

Psalm 119:130

The opening up of Your words gives light, Giving understanding to the simple.

Psalm 119:9

How would a young man cleanse his path. To guard it according to Your word?

Psalm 19:7

The Torah of יהוה  is perfect, bringing back the being; The witness of יהוה  is trustworthy, making wise the simple;

Psalm 34:11

Come, you children, listen to me; Let me teach you the fear of יהוה.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, let them not depart from your eyes; Watch over sound wisdom and discretion;

Proverbs 8:12

“I, wisdom, have dwelt with insight, And I find knowledge, foresight.

Proverbs 8:17

“I love those who love me, And those who earnestly seek me do find me.

Proverbs 8:32

“And now, listen to me, you children, For blessed are they who guard my ways.

Proverbs 8:5

“You simple ones, understand insight, And you fools, be of an understanding heart.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart gladden you in the days of your youth. And walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these Elohim brings you into right-ruling.

Isaiah 35:8

And there shall be a highway, and a way, and it shall be called “The Way of Set-apartness.” The unclean does not pass over it, but it is for those who walk the way, and no fools wander on it.

Deuteronomy 4:6

“And you shall guard and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding before the eyes of the peoples who hear all these laws, and they shall say, ‘Only a wise and understanding people is this great nation!’

2 Timothy 2:22

And flee from the lusts of youth, but pursue righteousness, belief, love, peace with those calling on the Master out of a clean heart.

Titus 2:6

Likewise urge the young men to be sensible.