The Lord takes care of helpless people.\par I was without help,\par and the Lord saved me.\par
Proverbs 1:4 - Easy To Read Version These wise words can teach people who need to learn wisdom. These words can teach young people the things they need to know and how to use that information. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 Lord takes care of helpless people.\par I was without help,\par and the Lord saved me.\par
When people begin to understand your word,\par it is like a light showing them\par the right way of living.\par Your word makes even simple people wise.\par
How can a young person live a pure life?\par By following your instructions.\par
The Lord’s teachings are perfect.\par They give strength to God’s people.\par The Lord’s Agreement {\cf2\super [110]} can be trusted.\par It helps foolish people become wise.\par
Children, listen to me,\par and I will teach you to respect the Lord.\par
My son, don’t ever let wisdom out of your sight! Guard your ability to think and plan wisely.
“I am Wisdom.\par I live with good judgment.\par You can find me with Knowledge\par and Good Planning.\par
I love people who love me.\par And if people try hard to find me,\par they will find me.\par
“Now, children, listen to me!\par You can be happy too,\par if you follow my ways!\par
If you are foolish, learn to be wise.\par Foolish men, learn to understand.\par
So young people, enjoy yourselves while you are young. Be happy! Do whatever your heart leads you to do. Do whatever you want. But remember that God will judge you for everything you do.
At that time, there will be a road there. This highway will be called “The Holy Road.” Evil people will not be allowed to walk on that road. No fools {\cf2\super [332]} will go to that road. Only good people will walk on that road.
Obey these laws carefully. This will show the people of the other nations that you are wise and understanding. The people of those nations will hear about these laws. Then they will say, ‘Truly, the people of this great nation (Israel) are wise and understanding.’
Stay away from the evil things a young person wants to do. Try very hard to live right and to have faith, love, and peace. Do these things together with those people who have pure hearts and trust in the Lord.