Proverbs 7:7
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 7
“And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,”Proverbs 7:7
What Does Proverbs 7:7 Mean?
Proverbs 7:7 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 7, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 7:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 119:9“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”Proverbs 22:3“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”Proverbs 6:32“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.”Proverbs 12:11“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”Psalms 119:130“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”Proverbs 1:4“To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.”Proverbs 1:32“For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.”Proverbs 8:5“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.”Proverbs 9:4“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”Proverbs 9:16“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”Proverbs 10:13“In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.”Jeremiah 4:22“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.”Matthew 15:16“And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?”Romans 16:18“For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”2 Samuel 13:12“And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.”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 107:17“Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.”Proverbs 14:15“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”Proverbs 14:18“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”
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