Proverbs 1:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,”
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“To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.”
King James Version · Public Domain“To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“For giving to simple ones--prudence, To a youth--knowledge and discretion.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 1:4 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
- Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
- Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
- Psalms 119:130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
- Proverbs 1:22“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
- Proverbs 2:10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
- Proverbs 3:21My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
- Proverbs 7:7I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,
- Proverbs 8:5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
- Proverbs 8:12I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
- Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
- Proverbs 8:32Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
- Proverbs 9:4“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
- Ecclesiastes 11:9Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.
- Isaiah 35:8And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it— only those who walk in the Way— and fools will not stray onto it.
- 2 Timothy 2:22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Titus 2:6In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
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