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To give prudence to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young man:
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Commentators explain that Proverbs is written for two specific groups: the "simple" and the "young." The "simple" are not unintelligent, but rather those who are open-hearted and impressionable, making them vulnerable to both good and bad influences. The "young" are those who lack life experience and need guidance. The book aims to equip both with practical wisdom for life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This verse points out the two classes for which the book will be useful:
19th Century
Anglican
Subtilty (Ormah). —Used in a bad sense (Exodus 21:14) for “guile.” For the meaning here, compare to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To give subtlety to the simple Men of mean abilities, weak capacities, shallow understandings, incautious, credulous, and …
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The lessons given here are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance and their need to be taught. If young people pay attenti…
