Proverbs 1:4
That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
Proverbs 8:5
“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].
Psalm 19:7
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Psalm 34:11
Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you to fear the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience].
Psalm 119:9
Beth.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light;
Their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike).
Proverbs 1:22-23
“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning?
How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing,
How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge?
Proverbs 2:10-11
For [skillful and godly] wisdom will enter your heart
And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Proverbs 3:21
My son, let them not escape from your sight,
But keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Proverbs 7:7-24
And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible],
I saw among the youths
A young man lacking [good] sense,
Proverbs 8:12
“I, [godly] wisdom, reside with prudence [good judgment, moral courage and astute common sense],
And I find knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 8:17
“I love those who love me;
And those who seek me early and diligently will find me.
Proverbs 8:32
“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me,
For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.
Proverbs 9:4-6
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,
Ecclesiastes 11:9-1
Rejoice, young man, in your childhood, and let your heart be pleasant in the days of your young manhood. And walk in the ways of your heart and in the desires of your eyes, but know that God will bring you into judgment for all these things.
Isaiah 35:8
A highway will be there, and a roadway;
And it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
But it will be for those who walk on the way [the redeemed];
And fools will not wander on it.
2 Timothy 2:22
Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Titus 2:6
In a similar way urge the young men to be sensible and self-controlled and to behave wisely [taking life seriously].
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“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning?
How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing,
How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge?
“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].
“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,
The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable and trustworthy, making wise the simple.
The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light;
Their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike).
A highway will be there, and a roadway;
And it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
But it will be for those who walk on the way [the redeemed];
And fools will not wander on it.
To the
And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible],
I saw among the youths
A young man lacking [good] sense,
“I love those who love me;
And those who seek me early and diligently will find me.
Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you to fear the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience].
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].
General references
“I thought age should speak,
And a multitude of years should teach wisdom.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice [in every circumstance]
And integrity and every good path.