Proverbs 1:4

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 1:4 · King James Version

In other versions

To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
ASV
To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:
BBE
to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
DBY
To give prudence to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young man:
WEB
For giving to simple ones -- prudence, To a youth -- knowledge and discretion.
YLT
To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
ENG
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
WBT
To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
BSB

²To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

³To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

⁴To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

⁵A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

⁶To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.