Proverbs 1:4

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To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:

World English Bible (WEB)

To give{H5414}{(H8800)} subtilty{H6195} to the simple{H6612}, to the young man{H5288} knowledge{H1847} and discretion{H4209}.

Strong's King James

To give prudence to simple ones, for the youth knowledge and purpose.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

For giving to simple ones—prudence, To a youth—knowledge and discretion.

Young's Literal Translation

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