Proverbs 1:4-5

⁴ To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. [1] ⁵ A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

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Other Translations of Proverbs 1:4-5

New International Version

⁴ for giving prudence to those who are simple,The Hebrew word rendered "simple" in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.knowledge and discretion to the young- ⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-

English Standard Version

⁴ to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth-- ⁵ Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance,

The Message

⁴ To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality. ⁵ There's something here also for seasoned men and women,

New King James Version

⁴ To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion-- ⁵ A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

New Living Translation

⁴ These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young. ⁵ Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 1:4-5

Commentary on Proverbs 1:1-6

(Read Proverbs 1:1-6)

The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways, according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important points of truth, and a greater than Solomon is here. Christ speaks by his word and by his Spirit. Christ is the Word and the Wisdom of God, and he is made to us wisdom.