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Proverbs 1:4 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œTo give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. {discretion: or, advisement}”

Proverbs 1:4

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

2

To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

3

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; {equity: Heb. equities}

4

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. {discretion: or, advisement}

5

A wise {man} will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

6

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. {the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech}

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