Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 1:4
“To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 1:4 Context
1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Other Translations
To giue subtiltie to the simple, to the yong man knowledge and discretion.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
- American Standard Version (1901)
To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:
- Basic English Bible
to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
- Darby Bible
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
- Webster's Bible
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
- World English Bible
For giving to simple ones -- prudence, To a youth -- knowledge and discretion.
- Youngs Literal Bible
To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
- American Standard Version (1901)
To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:
- Basic English Bible
to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
- Darby Bible
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
- Webster's Bible
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
- World English Bible
For giving to simple ones -- prudence, To a youth -- knowledge and discretion.
- Youngs Literal Bible
To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 1:4
1:4 Simple - Such as want wisdom. Young man - Who wants both experience and self - government.
Discussion for Proverbs 1:4
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4 years AgoMark Crawford for verse 4YOU most be as a child in CHRIST be of SOBER MIND AND BOBY, SOUL to recieve GODS WISDOMFlag
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5 years AgoShay for verse 4This verse helps us to see that the bible can provide knowledge and thinking ability. So before we make important decisions we should consult Gods word.Flag
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8 years AgoKatherine for verse 41:4 To refine or make better the simple like one purifies gold. As for the young man who is rash and boastful, teach knowledge and discretion. Teach the young how to think about actions and situations then how to remain humble and quiet about it.Flag