Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
for giving prudence to the naive, and knowledge and discretion to the young.
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
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;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
That the very babes might have wit, and that young men might have knowledge and understanding.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 1:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Cross References
Proverbs 8:5
Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.
Psalm 19:7
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
Psalm 34:11
Come, children, listen to me, and I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word.
Psalm 119:130
The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 1:22-23
"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"
Proverbs 2:10-11
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Proverbs 3:21
My son, do not let wisdom leave your sight. Carefully observe sound judgment and discernment,
Proverbs 7:7-24
and I noticed among the naive that is, I discerned among the youths a senseless young man.
Proverbs 8:12
"I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet.
Proverbs 8:17
I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me.
Proverbs 8:32
"So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me.
Proverbs 9:4-6
"Let whoever is naive, turn in here." To anyone lacking sense, she says,
Ecclesiastes 11:9-1
So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.
Isaiah 35:8
"A highway will be there yes, there and people will call it "The Holy Way'. As for unclean people, they will not journey on it, but it will be for whomever is traveling on that Way not even fools will get lost.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.
Titus 2:6
Likewise, encourage the younger men to be sensible.