Proverbs 1:4 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 to teach shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the young— Plus de 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 unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence,
Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the inclination of your heart and the desire of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray.
You must observe them and perform them, for this will show your wisdom and discernment to the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people!’
Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.