Proverbs 1:4
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion."
Word-by-Word Analysis
נָתַן
nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
עׇרְמָה
ʻormâh
trickery; or (in a good sense) discretion
בֵּן
bên
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or ...
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
מְזִמָּה
mᵉzimmâh
a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
Key Terms in This Verse
מְזִמָּה mᵉzimmâh
a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
Study H4209 →בֵּן bên
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
Study H1121 →נָתַן nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Study H5414 →אִישׁ ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Study H376 →Cross References
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err ther...
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
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