Proverbs 1:4

4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a]knowledge and discretion to the young—

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.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Proverbs 8:5
  • 2. Proverbs 2:10-11; Proverbs 8:12

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. The Hebrew word rendered "simple" in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide.