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Proverbs 1:4
To giue vnto the simple, sharpenesse of wit, and to the childe knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 1:4 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 1:4 in other translations
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—
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In context
1 The Parables of Salomon the sonne of Dauid King of Israel,
2 To knowe wisdome, and instruction, to vnderstand ye wordes of knowledge,
3 To receiue instruction to do wisely, by iustice and iudgement and equitie,
4 To giue vnto the simple, sharpenesse of wit, and to the childe knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise man shall heare and increase in learning, and a man of vnderstanding shall attayne vnto wise counsels,
6 To vnderstand a parable, and the interpretation, the wordes of ye wise, and their darke sayings.
7 The feare of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fooles despise wisedome and instruction.
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