Proverbs 1:4
discretion
Webster Definition
Discretion
DISCRETION, n. [L, a separating. See Discreet.]
1. Prudence, or knowledge and prudence; that discernment which enables a person to judge critically of what is correct and proper, united with caution; nice discernment and judgment, directed by circumspection, and primarily regarding ones own conduct.
A good man--will guide his affairs with discretion. Psa 112.
My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion. Prov 3.
2. Liberty or power of acting without other control than ones own judgment; as, the management of affairs was left to the discretion of the prince; he is left to his own discretion. Hence,
To surrender at discretion, is to surrender without stipulation or terms, and commit ones self entirely to the power of the conqueror.
3. Disjunction; separation. [Not much used.]
Strong's Concordance
H4209
מזמּה
mezimmâh
mez-im-maw'
From H2161; a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity): -
H2161
זמם
zâmam
zaw-mam'
A primitive root; to plan, usually in a bad sense: -