Proverbs 1:4 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 To give subtilty to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion: More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 To give subtilty to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition That prudence may be given to the simple, and knowledge, discretion, and discernment to the youth– American Standard Version (1901) To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion: Common English Bible They make the naive mature, the young knowledgeable and discreet. Catholic Public Domain Version so as to give discernment to little ones, knowledge and understanding to adolescents. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To give subtilty to little ones, to the young man knowledge and understanding. |
The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
I wisdom have made subtilty my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion.
I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me.
Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me: For blessed are they that keep my ways.
O ye simple, understand subtilty; And, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgement.
And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err therein.
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.