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, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?

You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called The Holy Way. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools will not go there.

To the

I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,

I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me.

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

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and 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 into judgment.

Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them;"

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

Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded;

General references

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

I said, 'Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.'

Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.