Proverbs 1:4
to give prudence to the simple, 2 knowledge and discretion to the young man: 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
In Context
3to receive instruction in wisdom, 2 in righteousness, mishpat ·justice·, and equity; 1
Cross References
Psalms 19:7Adonai’s Torah ·Teaching· is perfect, restoring the soul. 2 Adonai’s testimony is sure, making wise the simple. 1
Psalms 119:9בּ ( Bahmeh, What) How can a young man keep his way pure? 2 By living according to your word. 1
Proverbs 1:22“How long, you simple ones, will you 'ahav ·affectionately love· thoughtless living? 2 How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, 2 and fools hate knowledge? 1
Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not depart from your eyes. 2 Keep sound wisdom and discretion: 1
Proverbs 8:5You simple, understand prudence. 2 You fools, be of an understanding heart. 1
Proverbs 8:17I 'ahav ·affectionately love· those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· me. 2 Those who seek me diligently will find me. 1
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 →