Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
That the very babes might have wit, and that young men might have knowledge and understanding.
New American Standard Bible
To the youth
King James Version
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Holman Bible
knowledge and discretion
International Standard Version
for giving prudence to the naive, and knowledge and discretion to the young.
A Conservative Version
to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion,
American Standard Version
To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
Amplified
That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
Bible in Basic English
To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:
Darby Translation
to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Julia Smith Translation
To give craftiness to the simple, and to the youth, knowledge and meditation.
King James 2000
To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Lexham Expanded Bible
to give shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and purpose to the young,
Modern King James verseion
to give sense to the simple, knowledge and judgment to the young man;
NET Bible
To impart shrewdness to the morally naive, and a discerning plan to the young person.
New Heart English Bible
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
The Emphasized Bible
For giving To the simple shrewdness, To the young man, knowledge and discretion.
Webster
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
World English Bible
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
Youngs Literal Translation
For giving to simple ones -- prudence, To a youth -- knowledge and discretion.
Themes
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Made circumspect by instruction
Topics
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 1:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Cross References
Proverbs 8:5
Take heed unto knowledge, O ye ignorant; be wise in heart, O ye fools.
Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple.
Psalm 34:11
Come, ye children, and hearken unto me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Psalm 119:9
{Beth} Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? Even by ruling himself after thy word.
Psalm 119:130
When thy word goeth forth, it giveth light and understanding unto the simple.
Proverbs 1:22-23
"O ye children, how long will ye love childishness? How long will the scorners delight in scorning, and the unwise be enemies unto knowledge?
Proverbs 2:10-11
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and thy soul delighteth in knowledge;
Proverbs 3:21
My son, let not these things depart from thine eyes, but keep my law and my counsel:
Proverbs 7:7-24
and beheld the simple people: and among other young folks I spied one young fool
Proverbs 8:12
"I, wisdom, have my dwelling with knowledge, and prudent counsel is mine own.
Proverbs 8:17
I am loving unto those that love me, and they that seek me early, shall find me.
Proverbs 8:32
"Therefore hearken unto me, O ye children, for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Proverbs 9:4-6
"Whoso is ignorant, let him come hither!" And to the unwise she said,
Ecclesiastes 11:9-1
Be glad then, O thou young man, in thy youth, and let thine heart be merry in thy young days; follow the ways of thine own heart, and the lust of thine eyes: but be thou sure, that God shall bring thee into judgment for all these things.
Isaiah 35:8
There shall be foot paths and common streets: this shall be called the holy way. No unclean person shall go through it, for the LORD himself shall go with them that way, and the ignorant shall not err.
2 Timothy 2:22
Lusts of youth avoid, and follow righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with them that call on the Lord with pure heart.
Titus 2:6
Young men likewise exhort that they be sober minded.