Proverbs 1:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.”Proverbs 1:4
What Does Proverbs 1:4 Mean?
Proverbs 1:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 1, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 1:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Psalms 119:9“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”Psalms 119:130“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”Proverbs 8:5“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.”Proverbs 8:12“I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.”Proverbs 8:17“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”Proverbs 7:7“And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,”Proverbs 8:32“Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.”Proverbs 9:4“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”Psalms 34:11“Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”Proverbs 2:10“When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;”Proverbs 3:21“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:”Isaiah 35:8“And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.”Jeremiah 3:4“Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My father, thou art the guide of my youth?”2 Timothy 2:22“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”Titus 2:6“Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.”Ecclesiastes 11:9“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
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