Proverbs 1:4,22-23
Proverbs 1:1-6 The Message (MSG)
These are the wise sayings of Solomon, David’s son, Israel’s king— Written down so we’ll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it’s going; A manual for living, for learning what’s right and just and fair; To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality. There’s something here also for seasoned men and women, still a thing or two for the experienced to learn— Fresh wisdom to probe and penetrate, the rhymes and reasons of wise men and women.
Proverbs 1:22-24-22-24 The Message (MSG)
“Simpletons! How long will you wallow in ignorance? Cynics! How long will you feed your cynicism? Idiots! How long will you refuse to learn? About face! I can revise your life. Look, I’m ready to pour out my spirit on you; I’m ready to tell you all I know. As it is, I’ve called, but you’ve turned a deaf ear; I’ve reached out to you, but you’ve ignored me.
Proverbs 1:4 King James Version (KJV)
To give subtilty to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 1:22-23 King James Version (KJV)
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Proverbs 1:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion
Proverbs 1:22-23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded? And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge? Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 1:4 New Century Version (NCV)
They make the uneducated wise and give knowledge and sense to the young.
Proverbs 1:22-23 New Century Version (NCV)
“You fools, how long will you be foolish? How long will you make fun of wisdom and hate knowledge? If only you had listened when I corrected you, I would have told you what’s in my heart; I would have told you what I am thinking.
Proverbs 1:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion
Proverbs 1:22-23 American Standard Version (ASV)
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: Behold, I will pour out my spirit upon you; I will make known my words unto you.
Proverbs 1:4 New International Version (NIV)
for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young
Proverbs 1:22-23 New International Version (NIV)
“How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.
Proverbs 1:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion
Proverbs 1:22-23 New King James Version (NKJV)
“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge. Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.
Proverbs 1:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth
Proverbs 1:22-23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“How long, O naive ones [you who are easily misled], will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning? How long will scoffers [who ridicule and deride] delight in scoffing, How long will fools [who obstinately mock truth] hate knowledge? “If you will turn and pay attention to my rebuke, Behold, I [Wisdom] will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. [Is 11:2; Eph 1:17-20]
Proverbs 1:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.
Proverbs 1:22-23 New Living Translation (NLT)
“How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge? Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise.
Proverbs 1:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
These proverbs will give you great skill to teach the immature and make them wise, to give youth the understanding of their design and destiny.
Proverbs 1:22-23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“Foolish ones, how much longer will you cling to your deception? How much longer will you mock wisdom, you cynical scorners who fight the facts? Come back to your senses and be restored to reality. Don’t even think about refusing my rebuke! Don’t you know that I’m ready to pour out my spirit of wisdom upon you and bring to you the revelation of my words that will make your heart wise?
Proverbs 1:4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth
Proverbs 1:22-23 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge? If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.