bver. 3, 7, 8, &c. Job 5:17 (Heb.). ch. 15:5, 10, 32.
ech. 2:9 (Heb.).
†Heb. equities. See Ps. 17:2.
fch. 8:5, 12 (Heb.).
g Ps. 116:6. ch. 7:7. & 8:5. & 9:6 (Heb.). & 14:18. & 27:12. So Ps. 119:130. ver. 22, 32, &c.
||Or, advisement. Job 42:2. ch. 2:11. & 3:21. So ch. 5:2. & 8:12 in the Heb.

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to receive instruction in wise dealing,

in righteousness, justice, and equity;

to give prudence to the simple,

knowledge and discretion to the youth—

for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,

doing what is right and just and fair;

for giving prudence to those who are simple,

knowledge and discretion to the young—

for receiving prudent instruction

in righteousness, justice, and integrity;

for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,

knowledge and discretion to a young man—

Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,

to help them do what is right, just, and fair.

These proverbs will give insight to the simple,

knowledge and discernment to the young.

to gain insightful instruction,

righteousness and justice and equity,

to give shrewdness to the simple,

knowledge and purpose to the young,