Proverbs 1:4
King James Version (KJV)
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
In context
2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Proverbs 1:4 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
- WEB World English Bible
- to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
- ASV American Standard Version
- To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For giving to simple ones — prudence, To a youth — knowledge and discretion.
- DBY Darby Translation
- to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
- WBS Webster Bible
- To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.