Proverbs 1:5

"to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—"

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes God's role in imparting wisdom and understanding to those who are still growing in faith—prudence to those who lack experience and knowledge to the youth, preparing them for a life of wise living. It highlights the importance of divine guidance in teaching the basics of wisdom to the immature.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

But it is not for the young only that he writes. The “man of understanding” may gain “wise counsels,” literally, the power to “steer” his course rightly on the dangerous seas of life. This “steersmanship,” it may be noted, is a word almost unique to Proverbs (compare “counsel” inProverbs 11:14;Proverbs 12:5;Proverbs 24:6).

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