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Proverbs 1:4
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 1:4 · Webster 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 proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5 A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels:
6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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