Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

To give prudence to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young man:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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