Proverbs 1:4
New Living Translation
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple,
knowledge and discernment to the young.
Proverbs 8:5
New Living Translation
5 You simple people, use good judgment.
You foolish people, show some understanding.
Proverbs 8:17
New Living Translation
17 “I love all who love me.
Those who search will surely find me.
Psalm 119:9
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Proverbs 9:4-6
New Living Translation
4 “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.
To those who lack good judgment, she says,
5 “Come, eat my food,
and drink the wine I have mixed.
6 Leave your simple ways behind, and begin to live;
learn to use good judgment.”
Proverbs 8:32
New Living Translation
32 “And so, my children,[a] listen to me,
for all who follow my ways are joyful.
Footnotes
- 8:32 Hebrew my sons.
Proverbs 8:12
New Living Translation
12 “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment.
I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.
Psalm 119:130
New Living Translation
130 The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
Titus 2:6
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6 In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely.
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2 Timothy 2:22
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22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
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Isaiah 35:8
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8 And a great road will go through that once deserted land.
It will be named the Highway of Holiness.
Evil-minded people will never travel on it.
It will be only for those who walk in God’s ways;
fools will never walk there.
Proverbs 7:7-24
New Living Translation
7 I saw some naive young men,
and one in particular who lacked common sense.
8 He was crossing the street near the house of an immoral woman,
strolling down the path by her house.
9 It was at twilight, in the evening,
as deep darkness fell.
10 The woman approached him,
seductively dressed and sly of heart.
11 She was the brash, rebellious type,
never content to stay at home.
12 She is often in the streets and markets,
soliciting at every corner.
13 She threw her arms around him and kissed him,
and with a brazen look she said,
14 “I’ve just made my peace offerings
and fulfilled my vows.
15 You’re the one I was looking for!
I came out to find you, and here you are!
16 My bed is spread with beautiful blankets,
with colored sheets of Egyptian linen.
17 I’ve perfumed my bed
with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
18 Come, let’s drink our fill of love until morning.
Let’s enjoy each other’s caresses,
19 for my husband is not home.
He’s away on a long trip.
20 He has taken a wallet full of money with him
and won’t return until later this month.[a]”
21 So she seduced him with her pretty speech
and enticed him with her flattery.
22 He followed her at once,
like an ox going to the slaughter.
He was like a stag caught in a trap,[b]
23 awaiting the arrow that would pierce its heart.
He was like a bird flying into a snare,
little knowing it would cost him his life.
24 So listen to me, my sons,
and pay attention to my words.
Proverbs 3:21
New Living Translation
21 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them,
Proverbs 2:10-11
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10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will fill you with joy.
11 Wise choices will watch over you.
Understanding will keep you safe.
Proverbs 1:22-23
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22 “How long, you simpletons,
will you insist on being simpleminded?
How long will you mockers relish your mocking?
How long will you fools hate knowledge?
23 Come and listen to my counsel.
I’ll share my heart with you
and make you wise.
Psalm 34:11
New Living Translation
11 Come, my children, and listen to me,
and I will teach you to fear the Lord.
Psalm 19:7
New Living Translation
7 The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1
New Living Translation
9 Young people,[a] it’s wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do. 10 So refuse to worry, and keep your body healthy. But remember that youth, with a whole life before you, is meaningless.
12 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”
Footnotes
- 11:9 Hebrew Young man.
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