Proverbs 1:4 - Revised Standard Version CI that prudence may be given to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 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 unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to thy word.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion; let them not escape from your sight,
Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not pass over it, and fools shall not err therein.
Keep them and do them; for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’
So shun youthful passions and aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.