Proverbs 1:4 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man: 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 entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
The LORD's law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
Come, you children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
*I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.
*Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called The Holy Way. The unclean shall not pass over it, but it will be for those who walk in the Way. Wicked fools will not go there.
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.