Proverbs 1:4

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Proverbs 1:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible

2 for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight,

3 and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

6 by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

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 1:23

If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.

Proverbs 8:5

O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

Proverbs 9:4

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 9:5

“Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed.

Proverbs 9:6

Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”

Psalms 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 119:130

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Isaiah 35:8

And 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.

Proverbs 7:7

I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,

Proverbs 7:8

crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house,

Proverbs 7:9

at twilight, as the day was fading into the dark of the night.

Proverbs 7:10

Then a woman came out to meet him, with the attire of a harlot and cunning of heart.

Proverbs 7:11

She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home.

Proverbs 7:12

Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner.

Proverbs 7:13

She seizes him and kisses him; she brazenly says to him:

Proverbs 7:14

“I have made my peace offerings; today I have paid my vows.

Proverbs 7:15

So I came out to meet you; I sought you, and I have found you.

Proverbs 7:16

I have decked my bed with coverings, with colored linen from Egypt.

Proverbs 7:17

I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, with aloes, and with cinnamon.

Proverbs 7:18

Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses!

Proverbs 7:19

For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.

Proverbs 7:20

He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”

Proverbs 7:21

With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.

Proverbs 7:22

He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,

Proverbs 7:23

until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life.

Proverbs 7:24

Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.

Proverbs 8:32

Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

Psalms 34:11

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

Psalms 119:9

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

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, 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.

Ecclesiastes 11:10

So banish sorrow from your heart, and cast off pain from your body, for youth and vigor are fleeting.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Titus 2:6

In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.