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to give good judgment[a] to the inexperienced,
to give a young man knowledge and foresight.

A wise person should listen, and he will increase learning.
A person with understanding should obtain guidance
so he will understand proverbs, puzzling statements,[b]
and the thought-provoking words of the wise.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:4 Or prudence
  2. Proverbs 1:6 Or enigmas