Proverbs 1:4

In 11 translations

BSB

To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs refers to one who is naive, without moral direction, or inclined to evil.

KJV

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.discretion: or, advisement

WEB

to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—

ASV

To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:

LSV

For giving to simple ones—prudence, || To a youth—knowledge and discretion.

YLT

For giving to simple ones — prudence, To a youth — knowledge and discretion.

DBY

to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

DRC

To give subtilty to little ones, to the young man knowledge and understanding.

GNV

To giue vnto the simple, sharpenesse of wit, and to the childe knowledge and discretion.

JPS

To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion;

LXXE

that he might give subtlety to the simple, and to the young man discernment and understanding.Or, discretion.

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Original-language editions

WLC

לָתֵ֣ת לִפְתָאיִ֣ם עָרְמָ֑ה לְ֝נַ֗עַר דַּ֣עַת וּמְזִמָּֽה׃

LXX-Br

Ἵνα δῷ ἀκάκοις πανουργίαν, παιδὶ δὲ νέῳ αἴσθησίν τε καὶ ἔννοιαν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 8:5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
• Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
• Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
• Proverbs 8:12I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
• Proverbs 8:32Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
• Psalms 119:130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
• Proverbs 9:4–6“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment. “Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed. Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
• Titus 2:6In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
• 2 Timothy 2:22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
• Isaiah 35:8And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it— only those who walk in the Way— and fools will not stray onto it.
• Proverbs 1:22–23“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you;…
• Proverbs 7:7–24I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house, at twilight, as the day was fading into the dark of the…
• Proverbs 2:10–11For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,
• Proverbs 3:21My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
• Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
• Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

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