Proverbs 1:4
To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
In Context
3and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.
5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
Proverbs 1:22“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 3:21My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
Proverbs 8:5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 1:2-7
Proverbs We have now before us, I. A new author, or penman rather, or pen (if you will) made use of by the Holy Ghost for making known the mind of God to us, writing as moved by the finger of God (so the Spirit of God is called), and that is Solomon; through his hand came this book of Scripture and the two that follow it, Ecclesiastes and Canticles, a sermon and a song. Some think he wrote Canticles when he was very young, Proverbs in the midst of his days, and Ecclesiastes when he was old. In the title of his… Read the whole commentary →