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Proverbs 1:4
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Proverbs 1:4
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for giving prudence to those who are simple,
[a]
knowledge and discretion to the young—
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Proverbs 1:4 in Other Translations
KJV
4
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
ESV
4
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth--
NLT
4
These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.
MSG
4
To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality.
CSB
4
for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to a young man-
Proverbs 1:4 In-Context
2
for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
3
for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair;
4
for giving prudence to those who are simple,knowledge and discretion to the young—
5
let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
6
for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
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1.
Proverbs 8:5
2.
Proverbs 2:10-11
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Proverbs 8:12
Footnotes
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[a].
The Hebrew word rendered "simple" in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.
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