Bible Read Proverbs 1

Proverbs 1:4

World English Bible (WEB)

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

In context

2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

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

5 that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;

6 to understand a proverb and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

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Proverbs 1:4 in every translation

WEB World English Bible
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—
KJV King James Version
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
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.