Proverbs 1:4
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—
In context
1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, 6 to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 1:4 in the KJV
To give subtilty to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 1:4 in the NIV
for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—