Proverbs 1:4

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

Cross-reference

Proverbs 1:22 directly addresses the 'simple' who love simplicity, the very group Proverbs 1:4 aims to give prudence.

Proverbs 1:23 promises wisdom's outpouring to those who respond, the result of the prudence offered in Proverbs 1:4.

Proverbs 7:7-24 describes a young man void of understanding — exactly the youth Proverbs 1:4 aims to equip, illustrating the need for prudence.

Proverbs 8:5 calls the simple to learn prudence, the same goal stated for them in Proverbs 1:4.

Proverbs 9:4-6 invites the simple to wisdom's feast, the same audience Proverbs 1:4 seeks to make prudent.

Proverbs 8:32 calls sons to listen and keep wisdom's ways — directly addressing the youth audience of Proverbs 1:4.

Psalm 19:7 Parallel

Psalm 19:7 says God's law makes wise the simple, directly aligning with Proverbs 1:4's purpose of giving prudence to the simple.

Psalm 34:11 Parallel

Psalm 34:11 invites children to learn the fear of the Lord — same purpose as giving knowledge to youth here.

Psalm 119:9 Parallel

Psalm 119:9 asks how a young man can keep his way pure — answering the very need for discretion that Proverbs 1:4 supplies.

Psalm 119:130 uses the same term 'simple' — God's words bring understanding to the simple, echoing the prudence given here.

In 2 Timothy 2:22, youth are warned to flee lusts—reinforcing the need for discretion promised to the young in Proverbs.

Titus 2:6 Parallel

In Titus 2:6, young men are urged to be sober-minded—echoing the discretion that Proverbs says is given to the young.