Proverbs 1:4

 The book of Proverbs gives us a lot of instruction on a lot of different subjects. One subject that can keep us in God’s wisdom is Godly Follower-ship. Who we follow; where we follow; how we follow are all spoken about in Proverbs. Here is one of them about knowledge and discretion:

Proverbs 1:4

To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion,

If you are "naive" you need what God's wisdom provides: Prudence. Prudence is defined as the ability to make practical decisions. The naive are void of practical decision making ability. This is where God's wisdom comes to the rescue. When God provides wisdom (through His Word) it doesn't come stagnant. God's Wisdom comes with an active assistant: The Holy Spirit. So, the youthful person, who lacks the ability to make practical decisions can be assisted by the Holy Spirit who will give them prudence, knowledge and discreation. In this first chapter of Proverbs Solomon is outlining the reasons to study his collection of proverbs. The study of proverbs gives us all relief, because we all, in one way or another, are naive. The reason Solomon wrote these proverbs was for us to study, learn and to leave the world of naivety and practice discretion. There is no reason for us to remain navie other than laziness. It is not based upon age or experience. Leaving the world of naivety is based upon study of God's Word.