Verse 9

BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man{H5288} cleanse{H2135}{(H8762)} his way{H734}? by taking heed{H8104}{(H8800)} thereto according to thy word{H1697}.

Referenced Verses

  • Jas 1:21-25 : 21 Wherefore{G1352} lay apart{G659}{(G5642)} all{G3956} filthiness{G4507} and{G2532} superfluity{G4050} of naughtiness{G2549}, and receive{G1209}{(G5663)} with{G1722} meekness{G4240} the engrafted{G1721} word{G3056}, which{G3588} is able{G1410}{(G5740)} to save{G4982}{(G5658)} your{G5216} souls{G5590}. 22 But{G1161} be ye{G1096}{(G5737)} doers{G4163} of the word{G3056}, and{G2532} not{G3361} hearers{G202} only{G3440}, deceiving{G3884}{(G5740)} your own selves{G1438}. 23 For{G3754} if any{G1536} be{G2076}{(G5748)} a hearer{G202} of the word{G3056}, and{G2532} not{G3756} a doer{G4163}, he{G3778} is like{G1503}{(G5758)} unto a man{G435} beholding{G2657}{(G5723)} his{G846} natural{G1078} face{G4383} in{G1722} a glass{G2072}: 24 For{G1063} he beholdeth{G2657}{(G5656)} himself{G1438}, and{G2532} goeth his way{G565}{(G5754)}, and{G2532} straightway{G2112} forgetteth{G1950}{(G5633)} what manner of man{G3697} he was{G2258}{(G5713)}. 25 But{G1161} whoso looketh{G3879}{(G5660)} into{G1519} the perfect{G5046} law{G3551} of liberty{G1657}, and{G2532} continueth{G3887}{(G5660)} therein, he{G3778} being{G1096}{(G5637)} not{G3756} a forgetful{G1953} hearer{G202}, but{G235} a doer{G4163} of the work{G2041}, this man{G3778} shall be{G2071}{(G5704)} blessed{G3107} in{G1722} his{G846} deed{G4162}.
  • 2 Tim 2:22 : 22 Flee{G5343}{(G5720)} also{G1161} youthful{G3512} lusts{G1939}: but{G1161} follow{G1377}{(G5720)} righteousness{G1343}, faith{G4102}, charity{G26}, peace{G1515}, with{G3326} them that call on{G1941}{(G5734)} the Lord{G2962} out of{G1537} a pure{G2513} heart{G2588}.
  • Josh 1:7 : 7 Only be thou strong{H2388}{(H8798)} and very{H3966} courageous{H553}{(H8798)}, that thou mayest observe{H8104}{(H8800)} to do{H6213}{(H8800)} according to all the law{H8451}, which Moses{H4872} my servant{H5650} commanded{H6680}{(H8765)} thee: turn{H5493}{(H8799)} not from it to the right hand{H3225} or to the left{H8040}, that thou mayest prosper{H7919}{(H8686)} whithersoever thou goest{H3212}{(H8799)}.
  • Ps 25:7 : 7 Remember{H2142}{(H8799)} not the sins{H2403} of my youth{H5271}, nor my transgressions{H6588}: according to thy mercy{H2617} remember{H2142}{(H8798)} thou me for thy goodness{H2898}' sake, O LORD{H3068}.
  • Ps 34:11 : 11 Come{H3212}{(H8798)}, ye children{H1121}, hearken{H8085}{(H8798)} unto me: I will teach{H3925}{(H8762)} you the fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068}.
  • 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 And{G2532} that{G3754} from{G575} a child{G1025} thou hast known{G1492}{(G5758)} the holy{G2413} scriptures{G1121}, which{G3588} are able{G1410}{(G5740)} to make{G4679} thee{G4571} wise{G4679}{(G5658)} unto{G1519} salvation{G4991} through{G1223} faith{G4102} which{G3588} is in{G1722} Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424}. 16 All{G3956} scripture{G1124} is given by inspiration of God{G2315}, and{G2532} is profitable{(G5624)} for{G4314} doctrine{G1319}, for{G4314} reproof{G1650}, for{G4314} correction{G1882}, for{G4314} instruction{G3809} in{G1722} righteousness{G1343}: 17 That{G2443} the man{G444} of God{G2316} may be{G5600}{(G5753)} perfect{G739}, throughly furnished{G1822}{(G5772)} unto{G4314} all{G3956} good{G18} works{G2041}.
  • Titus 2:4-6 : 4 That{G2443} they may teach{G4994} the young women{G3501} to be{G1511}{(G5750)} sober{G4994}{(G5725)}, to love their husbands{G5362}, to love their children{G5388}, 5 To be discreet{G4998}, chaste{G53}, keepers at home{G3626}, good{G18}, obedient{G5293}{(G5746)} to their own{G2398} husbands{G435}, that{G3363} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} be{G987} not{G3363} blasphemed{G987}{(G5747)}. 6 Young men{G3501} likewise{G5615} exhort{G3870}{(G5720)} to be sober minded{G4993}{(G5721)}.
  • Eccl 11:9-12:1 : 9 Rejoice{H8055}{(H8798)}, O young man{H970}, in thy youth{H3208}; and let thy heart{H3820} cheer{H2895}{(H8686)} thee in the days{H3117} of thy youth{H979}, and walk{H1980}{(H8761)} in the ways{H1870} of thine heart{H3820}, and in the sight{H4758} of thine eyes{H5869}: but know{H3045}{(H8798)} thou, that for all these things God{H430} will bring{H935}{(H8686)} thee into judgment{H4941}. 10 Therefore remove{H5493}{(H8685)} sorrow{H3708} from thy heart{H3820}, and put away{H5674}{(H8685)} evil{H7451} from thy flesh{H1320}: for childhood{H3208} and youth{H7839} are vanity{H1892}. 1 Remember{H2142}{(H8798)} now thy Creator{H1254}{(H8802)} in the days{H3117} of thy youth{H979}, while the evil{H7451} days{H3117} come{H935}{(H8799)} not, nor the years{H8141} draw nigh{H5060}{(H8689)}, when thou shalt say{H559}{(H8799)}, I have no pleasure{H2656} in them;
  • John 15:3 : 3 Now{G2235} ye{G5210} are{G2075}{(G5748)} clean{G2513} through{G1223} the word{G3056} which{G3739} I have spoken{G2980}{(G5758)} unto you{G5213}.
  • Job 13:26 : 26 For thou writest{H3789}{(H8799)} bitter things{H4846} against me, and makest me to possess{H3423}{(H8686)} the iniquities{H5771} of my youth{H5271}.
  • Ps 119:11 : 11 Thy word{H565} have I hid{H6845}{(H8804)} in mine heart{H3820}, that I might not sin{H2398}{(H8799)} against thee.
  • Ps 119:97-99 : 97 MEM. O how love I{H157}{(H8804)} thy law{H8451}! it is my meditation{H7881} all the day{H3117}. 98 Thou through thy commandments{H4687} hast made me wiser{H2449}{(H8762)} than mine enemies{H341}{(H8802)}: for they are ever{H5769} with me. 99 I have more understanding{H7919}{(H8689)} than all my teachers{H3925}{(H8764)}: for thy testimonies{H5715} are my meditation{H7881}. 100 I understand{H995}{(H8709)} more than the ancients{H2205}, because I keep{H5341}{(H8804)} thy precepts{H6490}. 101 I have refrained{H3607}{(H8804)} my feet{H7272} from every evil{H7451} way{H734}, that I might keep{H8104}{(H8799)} thy word{H1697}. 102 I have not departed{H5493}{(H8804)} from thy judgments{H4941}: for thou hast taught{H3384}{(H8689)} me. 103 How sweet{H4452}{(H8738)} are thy words{H565} unto my taste{H2441}! yea, sweeter than honey{H1706} to my mouth{H6310}! 104 Through thy precepts{H6490} I get understanding{H995}{(H8709)}: therefore I hate{H8130}{(H8804)} every false{H8267} way{H734}. 105 NUN. Thy word{H1697} is a lamp{H5216} unto my feet{H7272}, and a light{H216} unto my path{H5410}.
  • Prov 1:4 : 4 To give{H5414}{(H8800)} subtilty{H6195} to the simple{H6612}, to the young man{H5288} knowledge{H1847} and discretion{H4209}.
  • Prov 1:10 : 10 My son{H1121}, if sinners{H2400} entice{H6601}{(H8762)} thee, consent{H14}{(H8799)} thou not.
  • Prov 4:1 : 1 Hear{H8085}{(H8798)}, ye children{H1121}, the instruction{H4148} of a father{H1}, and attend{H7181}{(H8685)} to know{H3045}{(H8800)} understanding{H998}.
  • Prov 4:10-17 : 10 Hear{H8085}{(H8798)}, O my son{H1121}, and receive{H3947}{(H8798)} my sayings{H561}; and the years{H8141} of thy life{H2416} shall be many{H7235}{(H8799)}. 11 I have taught{H3384}{(H8689)} thee in the way{H1870} of wisdom{H2451}; I have led{H1869}{(H8689)} thee in right{H3476} paths{H4570}. 12 When thou goest{H3212}{(H8800)}, thy steps{H6806} shall not be straitened{H3334}{(H8799)}; and when thou runnest{H7323}{(H8799)}, thou shalt not stumble{H3782}{(H8735)}. 13 Take fast hold{H2388}{(H8685)} of instruction{H4148}; let her not go{H7503}{(H8686)}: keep{H5341}{(H8798)} her; for she is thy life{H2416}. 14 Enter{H935}{(H8799)} not into the path{H734} of the wicked{H7563}, and go{H833}{(H8762)} not in the way{H1870} of evil{H7451} men. 15 Avoid{H6544}{(H8798)} it, pass{H5674}{(H8799)} not by it, turn{H7847}{(H8798)} from it, and pass away{H5674}{(H8798)}. 16 For they sleep{H3462}{(H8799)} not, except they have done mischief{H7489}{(H8686)}; and their sleep{H8142} is taken away{H1497}{(H8738)}, unless they cause some to fall{H3782}{(H8686)}{(H8675)}{H3782}{(H8799)}. 17 For they eat{H3898}{(H8804)} the bread{H3899} of wickedness{H7562}, and drink{H8354}{(H8799)} the wine{H3196} of violence{H2555}.
  • Prov 5:7-9 : 7 Hear{H8085}{(H8798)} me now therefore, O ye children{H1121}, and depart{H5493}{(H8799)} not from the words{H561} of my mouth{H6310}. 8 Remove{H7368} thy way{H1870} far{H7368}{(H8685)} from her, and come not nigh{H7126}{(H8799)} the door{H6607} of her house{H1004}: 9 Lest thou give{H5414}{(H8799)} thine honour{H1935} unto others{H312}, and thy years{H8141} unto the cruel{H394}: 10 Lest strangers{H2114}{(H8801)} be filled{H7646}{(H8799)} with thy wealth{H3581}; and thy labours{H6089} be in the house{H1004} of a stranger{H5237}; 11 And thou mourn{H5098}{(H8804)} at the last{H319}, when thy flesh{H1320} and thy body{H7607} are consumed{H3615}{(H8800)}, 12 And say{H559}{(H8804)}, How have I hated{H8130}{(H8804)} instruction{H4148}, and my heart{H3820} despised{H5006}{(H8804)} reproof{H8433}; 13 And have not obeyed{H8085}{(H8804)} the voice{H6963} of my teachers{H3384}{(H8688)}, nor inclined{H5186}{(H8689)} mine ear{H241} to them that instructed{H3925}{(H8764)} me! 14 I was almost{H4592} in all evil{H7451} in the midst{H8432} of the congregation{H6951} and assembly{H5712}. 15 Drink{H8354}{(H8798)} waters{H4325} out of thine own cistern{H953}, and running waters{H5140}{(H8802)} out of{H8432} thine own well{H875}. 16 Let thy fountains{H4599} be dispersed{H6327}{(H8799)} abroad{H2351}, and rivers{H6388} of waters{H4325} in the streets{H7339}. 17 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers{H2114}{(H8801)}' with thee. 18 Let thy fountain{H4726} be blessed{H1288}{(H8803)}: and rejoice{H8055}{(H8798)} with the wife{H802} of thy youth{H5271}. 19 Let her be as the loving{H158} hind{H365} and pleasant{H2580} roe{H3280}; let her breasts{H1717} satisfy{H7301}{(H8762)} thee at all times{H6256}; and be thou ravished{H7686}{(H8799)} always{H8548} with her love{H160}. 20 And why wilt thou, my son{H1121}, be ravished{H7686}{(H8799)} with a strange woman{H2114}{(H8801)}, and embrace{H2263}{(H8762)} the bosom{H2436} of a stranger{H5237}? 21 For the ways{H1870} of man{H376} are before{H5227} the eyes{H5869} of the LORD{H3068}, and he pondereth{H6424}{(H8764)} all his goings{H4570}. 22 His own iniquities{H5771} shall take{H3920}{(H8799)} the wicked{H7563} himself, and he shall be holden{H8551}{(H8735)} with the cords{H2256} of his sins{H2403}. 23 He shall die{H4191}{(H8799)} without instruction{H4148}; and in the greatness{H7230} of his folly{H200} he shall go astray{H7686}{(H8799)}.
  • Prov 6:20-35 : 20 My son{H1121}, keep{H5341}{(H8798)} thy father's{H1} commandment{H4687}, and forsake{H5203}{(H8799)} not the law{H8451} of thy mother{H517}: 21 Bind{H7194}{(H8798)} them continually{H8548} upon thine heart{H3820}, and tie{H6029}{(H8798)} them about thy neck{H1621}. 22 When thou goest{H1980}{(H8692)}, it shall lead{H5148}{(H8686)} thee; when thou sleepest{H7901}{(H8800)}, it shall keep{H8104}{(H8799)} thee; and when thou awakest{H6974}{(H8689)}, it shall talk{H7878}{(H8799)} with thee. 23 For the commandment{H4687} is a lamp{H5216}; and the law{H8451} is light{H216}; and reproofs{H8433} of instruction{H4148} are the way{H1870} of life{H2416}: 24 To keep{H8104}{(H8800)} thee from the evil{H7451} woman{H802}, from the flattery{H2513} of the tongue{H3956} of a strange woman{H5237}. 25 Lust{H2530}{(H8799)} not after her beauty{H3308} in thine heart{H3824}; neither let her take{H3947}{(H8799)} thee with her eyelids{H6079}. 26 For by means of{H1157} a whorish{H2181}{(H8802)} woman{H802} a man is brought to a piece{H3603} of bread{H3899}: and the adulteress{H802}{H376} will hunt{H6679}{(H8799)} for the precious{H3368} life{H5315}. 27 Can a man{H376} take{H2846}{(H8799)} fire{H784} in his bosom{H2436}, and his clothes{H899} not be burned{H8313}{(H8735)}? 28 Can one{H376} go{H1980}{(H8762)} upon hot coals{H1513}, and his feet{H7272} not be burned{H3554}{(H8735)}? 29 So he that goeth in{H935}{(H8802)} to his neighbour's{H7453} wife{H802}; whosoever toucheth{H5060}{(H8802)} her shall not be innocent{H5352}{(H8735)}. 30 Men do not despise{H936}{(H8799)} a thief{H1590}, if he steal{H1589}{(H8799)} to satisfy{H4390}{(H8763)} his soul{H5315} when he is hungry{H7456}{(H8799)}; 31 But if he be found{H4672}{(H8738)}, he shall restore{H7999}{(H8762)} sevenfold{H7659}; he shall give{H5414}{(H8799)} all the substance{H1952} of his house{H1004}. 32 But whoso committeth adultery{H5003}{(H8802)} with a woman{H802} lacketh{H2638} understanding{H3820}: he that doeth{H6213}{(H8799)} it destroyeth{H7843}{(H8688)} his own soul{H5315}. 33 A wound{H5061} and dishonour{H7036} shall he get{H4672}{(H8799)}; and his reproach{H2781} shall not be wiped away{H4229}{(H8735)}. 34 For jealousy{H7068} is the rage{H2534} of a man{H1397}: therefore he will not spare{H2550}{(H8799)} in the day{H3117} of vengeance{H5359}. 35 He will not regard{H5375}{(H8799)}{H6440} any ransom{H3724}; neither will he rest content{H14}{(H8799)}, though thou givest many{H7235}{(H8686)} gifts{H7810}.
  • Prov 7:7 : 7 And beheld{H7200}{(H8799)} among the simple ones{H6612}, I discerned{H995}{(H8799)} among the youths{H1121}, a young man{H5288} void{H2638} of understanding{H3820},
  • Ps 1:1-3 : 1 Blessed{H835} is the man{H376} that walketh{H1980}{(H8804)} not in the counsel{H6098} of the ungodly{H7563}, nor standeth{H5975}{(H8804)} in the way{H1870} of sinners{H2400}, nor sitteth{H3427}{(H8804)} in the seat{H4186} of the scornful{H3887}{(H8801)}. 2 But his delight{H2656} is in the law{H8451} of the LORD{H3068}; and in his law{H8451} doth he meditate{H1897}{(H8799)} day{H3119} and night{H3915}. 3 And he shall be like a tree{H6086} planted{H8362}{(H8803)} by the rivers{H6388} of water{H4325}, that bringeth forth{H5414}{(H8799)} his fruit{H6529} in his season{H6256}; his leaf{H5929} also shall not wither{H5034}{(H8799)}; and whatsoever he doeth{H6213}{(H8799)} shall prosper{H6743}{(H8686)}.
  • Ps 19:7-9 : 7 The law{H8451} of the LORD{H3068} is perfect{H8549}, converting{H7725}{(H8688)} the soul{H5315}: the testimony{H5715} of the LORD{H3068} is sure{H539}{(H8737)}, making wise{H2449}{(H8688)} the simple{H6612}. 8 The statutes{H6490} of the LORD{H3068} are right{H3477}, rejoicing{H8055}{(H8764)} the heart{H3820}: the commandment{H4687} of the LORD{H3068} is pure{H1249}, enlightening{H215}{(H8688)} the eyes{H5869}. 9 The fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068} is clean{H2889}, enduring{H5975}{(H8802)} for ever{H5703}: the judgments{H4941} of the LORD{H3068} are true{H571} and righteous{H6663}{(H8804)} altogether{H3162}. 10 More to be desired{H2530}{(H8737)} are they than gold{H2091}, yea, than much{H7227} fine gold{H6337}: sweeter{H4966} also than honey{H1706} and the honeycomb{H5317}{H6688}. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant{H5650} warned{H2094}{(H8737)}: and in keeping{H8104}{(H8800)} of them there is great{H7227} reward{H6118}.
  • Ps 78:4-8 : 4 We will not hide{H3582}{H8762)} them from their children{H1121}, shewing{H5608}{H8764)} to the generation{H1755} to come{H314} the praises{H8416} of the LORD{H3068}, and his strength{H5807}, and his wonderful works{H6381}{H8737)} that he hath done{H6213}{H8804)}. 5 For he established{H6965}{H8686)} a testimony{H5715} in Jacob{H3290}, and appointed{H7760}{H8804)} a law{H8451} in Israel{H3478}, which he commanded{H6680}{H8765)} our fathers{H1}, that they should make them known{H3045}{H8687)} to their children{H1121}: 6 That the generation{H1755} to come{H314} might know{H3045}{H8799)} them, even the children{H1121} which should be born{H3205}{H8735)}; who should arise{H6965}{H8799)} and declare{H5608}{H8762)} them to their children{H1121}: 7 That they might set{H7760}{H8799)} their hope{H3689} in God{H430}, and not forget{H7911}{H8799)} the works{H4611} of God{H410}, but keep{H5341}{H8799)} his commandments{H4687}: 8 And might not be as their fathers{H1}, a stubborn{H5637}{H8802)} and rebellious{H4784}{H8802)} generation{H1755}; a generation{H1755} that set{H3559} not their heart{H3820} aright{H3559}{H8689)}, and whose spirit{H7307} was not stedfast{H539}{H8738)} with God{H410}.
  • Deut 6:6-9 : 6 And these words{H1697}, which I command{H6680}{(H8764)} thee this day{H3117}, shall be in thine heart{H3824}: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently{H8150}{(H8765)} unto thy children{H1121}, and shalt talk{H1696}{(H8765)} of them when thou sittest{H3427}{(H8800)} in thine house{H1004}, and when thou walkest{H3212}{(H8800)} by the way{H1870}, and when thou liest down{H7901}{(H8800)}, and when thou risest up{H6965}{(H8800)}. 8 And thou shalt bind{H7194}{(H8804)} them for a sign{H226} upon thine hand{H3027}, and they shall be as frontlets{H2903} between thine eyes{H5869}. 9 And thou shalt write{H3789}{(H8804)} them upon the posts{H4201} of thy house{H1004}, and on thy gates{H8179}.
  • Deut 17:18 : 18 And it shall be, when he sitteth{H3427}{(H8800)} upon the throne{H3678} of his kingdom{H4467}, that he shall write{H3789}{(H8804)} him a copy{H4932} of this law{H8451} in a book{H5612} out of that which is before{H6440} the priests{H3548} the Levites{H3881}:
  • Job 1:5 : 5 And it was so, when the days{H3117} of their feasting{H4960} were gone about{H5362}{(H8689)}, that Job{H347} sent{H7971}{(H8799)} and sanctified{H6942}{(H8762)} them, and rose up early{H7925}{(H8689)} in the morning{H1242}, and offered{H5927}{(H8689)} burnt offerings{H5930} according to the number{H4557} of them all: for Job{H347} said{H559}{(H8804)}, It may be{H194} that my sons{H1121} have sinned{H2398}{(H8804)}, and cursed{H1288}{(H8765)} God{H430} in their hearts{H3824}. Thus did{H6213}{(H8799)} Job{H347} continually{H3117}.
  • Luke 15:13 : 13 And{G2532} not{G3756} many{G4183} days{G2250} after{G3326} the younger{G3501} son{G5207} gathered{G4863} all{G537} together{G4863}{(G5631)}, and took his journey{G589}{(G5656)} into{G1519} a far{G3117} country{G5561}, and{G2532} there{G1563} wasted{G1287}{(G5656)} his{G846} substance{G3776} with riotous{G811} living{G2198}{(G5723)}.
  • 2 Chr 6:16 : 16 Now therefore, O LORD{H3068} God{H430} of Israel{H3478}, keep{H8104}{(H8798)} with thy servant{H5650} David{H1732} my father{H1} that which thou hast promised{H1696}{(H8765)} him, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, There shall not fail{H3772}{(H8735)} thee a man{H376} in my sight{H6440} to sit{H3427}{(H8802)} upon the throne{H3678} of Israel{H3478}; yet so{H7535} that thy children{H1121} take heed{H8104}{(H8799)} to their way{H1870} to walk{H3212}{(H8800)} in my law{H8451}, as thou hast walked{H1980}{(H8804)} before{H6440} me.