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Proverbs 1:4

To impart prudence to the simple

and knowledge and discretion to the young,

Proverbs 1:4 BSB
  1. a The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs refers to one who is naive, without moral direction, or inclined to evil.

Proverbs 1:4 has 17 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 3 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 8:5 (7 votes) and Proverbs 8:17 (5 votes). 15 other verses point back to it. It links with 10 other books, from 1 Samuel 28 to Titus 2.

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Which verses does Proverbs 1:4 point to?

Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Proverbs 8:57 votes

    O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

  2. Proverbs 8:175 votes

    I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.

  3. Psalm 119:94 votes

    How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

  4. Psalm 119:1303 votes

    The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

  5. Proverbs 8:123 votes

    I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

  6. Proverbs 8:323 votes

    Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

  7. Proverbs 9:4–63 votes

    “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment. “Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed. …

  8. Psalm 19:72 votes

    The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

  9. Psalm 34:112 votes

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

  10. Proverbs 1:22–232 votes

    “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.

  11. Proverbs 2:10–112 votes
  12. Proverbs 3:212 votes
  13. Proverbs 7:7–242 votes
  14. Isaiah 35:82 votes
  15. 2 Timothy 2:222 votes
  16. Titus 2:62 votes
  17. Ecclesiastes 11:9–12:11 vote

Which verses point to Proverbs 1:4?

The 10 strongest of 15.