Proverbs 1:4

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Summary

Proverbs 1:4

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Subtilty

To the

General references

1 Kings 12:8

Job 32:7

Proverbs 2:9

Bible References

Subtilty

How long, simple ones, will ye love simpleness, and scorners take pleasure in their scorning, and the foolish hate knowledge?

O ye simple, understand prudence; and ye foolish, understand sense.

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;

The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.

And a highway shall be there and a way, and it shall be called, The way of holiness: the unclean shall not pass through it; but it shall be for these. Those that go this way even fools, shall not err therein.

To the

and I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the sons, a young man void of understanding,

I love those that love me; and they that seek me early shall find me.

Come, ye sons, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.

BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his path? by taking heed according to thy word.

Rejoice, young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.

And remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, of which thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

The younger men in like manner exhort to be discreet:

General references

But he forsook the advice of the old men which they had given him, and consulted with the young men, who had grown up with him, that stood before him.

I said, Let days speak, and multitude of years teach wisdom.

Then shalt thou understand righteousness and judgment and equity: every good path.