Proverbs 1:4
to give prudence to the simple,knowledge and discretion to the young man:
New Heart English 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 wise dealing,in righteousness, justice, and equity;
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The Lord's Law is perfect, restoring the soul.The Lord's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure?By living according to your word.
Proverbs 1:22"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery,and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 3:21My son, let them not depart from your eyes.Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Proverbs 8:5You simple, understand prudence.You fools, be of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me.Those who seek me diligently will 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 →