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so that prudence[a] may be imparted to the simple,
    and the young may gain knowledge and discretion.
By listening to them the wise will add to their learning,
    and those gifted with discernment will increase their ability
to perceive the meaning of proverbs and obscure sayings,
    the words of the sages and their riddles.

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  1. Proverbs 1:4 Prudence: right judgment and good sense (see Prov 15:5; 19:25). Simple: those lacking in maturity and experience and hence easily persuaded for good or evil (see Ps 19:8).