2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;

for understanding words of insight;

3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,

doing what is right and just and fair;

4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,

knowledge and discretion to the young—

2 To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand words of insight,

3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,

in righteousness, justice, and equity;

4 to give prudence to the simple,

knowledge and discretion to the youth—

2 To know wisdom and instruction;

To perceive the words of understanding;

3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,

Justice, and judgment, and equity;

4 To give subtilty to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion.

2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,

to help them understand the insights of the wise.

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

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

4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple,

knowledge and discernment to the young.

2 To know wisdom and instruction,

To perceive the words of understanding,

3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,

Justice, judgment, and equity;

4 To give prudence to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion—

2 They teach wisdom and self-control;

they will help you understand wise words.

3 They will teach you how to be wise and self-controlled

and will teach you to do what is honest and fair and right.

4 They make the uneducated wise

and give knowledge and sense to the young.

2 To know wisdom and instruction;

To discern the words of understanding;

3 To receive instruction in wise dealing,

In righteousness and justice and equity;

4 To give prudence to the simple,

To the young man knowledge and discretion:

2 to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding; 3 to receive the instruction of wisdom, righteousness and judgment, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

2 to grasp wisdom and discipline, 

to understand deep thoughts, 

3 to acquire the discipline of wise behavior— 

righteousness and justice and fairness— 

4 to give insight to gullible people, 

to give knowledge and foresight to the young— 

2 For learning what wisdom and discipline are;

for understanding insightful sayings;

3 for receiving wise instruction

in righteousness, justice, and integrity;

4 for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,

knowledge and discretion to a young man—

2 For learning about wisdom and instruction,

for understanding words of insight,

3 for gaining instruction in wise dealing,

righteousness, justice, and equity;

4 to teach shrewdness to the simple,

knowledge and prudence to the young—

2 To know wisdom and instruction,

to understand sayings of understanding,

3 to gain insightful instruction,

righteousness and justice and equity,

4 to give shrewdness to the simple,

knowledge and purpose to the young,

2 Proverbs teach you wisdom and train you.

They help you understand wise sayings.

3 They provide you with training and help you live wisely.

They lead to what is right and honest and fair.

4 They give understanding to childish people.

They give knowledge and good sense to those who are young.