Proverbs 1 4
They can cause even silly people to become clever. They teach young people what they should know, so that they can live well.
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ASV Proverbs 1:4To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
GW Proverbs 1:4to give insight to gullible people, to give knowledge and foresight to the young—
AMP Proverbs 1:4That 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,