Proverbs 1:4

To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:

In context

3and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

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