Proverbs 1:3-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 May receive instruction in wise conduct,
in what is right, just and fair;
4 That resourcefulness may be imparted to the naive,[a]
knowledge and discretion to the young.
5 The wise by hearing them will advance in learning,
the intelligent will gain sound guidance,
Footnotes
- 1:4 Naive: immature, inexperienced, sometimes the young, hence easily influenced for good or evil.
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