| Geneva Study Bible To give subtilty to the {e} simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. (e) To such as have no discretion to rule themselves. Wesley's Notes 1:4 Simple - Such as want wisdom. Young man - Who wants both experience and self - government. King James Translators' Notes discretion: or, advisement Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 4. simple-one easily led to good or evil; so the parallel. young man-one inexperienced. subtilty-or prudence (Pr 3:21; 5:21). discretion-literally, "device," both qualities, either good or bad, according to their use. Here good, as they imply wariness by which to escape evil and find good. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 1:1-6 The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways, according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important points of truth, and a greater than Solomon is here. Christ speaks by his word and by his Spirit. Christ is the Word and the Wisdom of God, and he is made to us wisdom. | 
