Proverbs 1:4
These proverbs are also to give wisdom to the naive, 1 and to give knowledge and discretion to young people. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
In Context
3that you may receive instruction in order to live 1 by doing what is right, just, and fair. 1
5Let wise people listen and increase their learning, 1 and let discerning people get guidance, 1
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of Yahweh is perfect, restoring the soul; 1 the testimony of Yahweh is reliable, making the simple wise. 1
Psalms 119:9How can a young person keep his path pure? 1 By obeying your word. 1
Proverbs 1:22“How long, you naive people, will you love being naive? 1 How long, you mockers, will you delight in mockery, 1 and how long, you fools, will you hate knowledge? 1
Proverbs 3:21My son, keep sound judgment and discernment, 1 and do not lose sight of them. 1
Proverbs 8:5You who are naive, learn wisdom; 1 and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind. 1
Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me, 1 and those who diligently seek me, 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 →