Proverbs 1:4

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

"To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion." - Proverbs 1:4
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What does Proverbs 1:4 mean?

Proverbs 1:4 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion." This verse is found in the Book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and advice for living a morally upright and prosperous…

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The Wisdom of Subtilty: Guiding the Hearts of the Young

The Book of Proverbs invites us into a sanctuary of wisdom, where the words of the sage offer insights into life, character, and the heart of God. Among its rich teachings, Proverbs 1:4 stands as a beacon of hope and guidance: "To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discretion

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, deeply aware of my need for guidance and wisdom in this complex world. Your Word reminds us in Proverbs 1:4, ‘To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.’ As I reflect on this verse, I…

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Proverbs 1:4 - "To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion."
Proverbs 4:1 - "Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding."
1 Kings 4:32 - "And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five."
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"Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding." - Proverbs 4:1
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Proverbs 1:1 - "The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;"
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"And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five." - 1 Kings 4:32
Proverbs 4:17 - "For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence."
Proverbs 4:19 - "The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble."
Proverbs 22:4 - "By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life."
Proverbs 4:15 - "Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away."
Proverbs 23:4 - "Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom."
Proverbs 21:4 - "An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin."
Proverbs 5:4 - "But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword."
"The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;" - Proverbs 1:1
Proverbs 4:14 - "¶ Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men."
Proverbs 2:4 - "If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;"
Proverbs 4:23 - "¶ Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."
Proverbs 28:4 - "They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them."
Proverbs 29:4 - "The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it."
Proverbs 6:4 - "Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids."
Proverbs 15:4 - "A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit."