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I saw some naive young men,
    and one in particular who lacked common sense.

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32 But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool,
    for he destroys himself.

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22 “How long, you simpletons,
    will you insist on being simpleminded?
How long will you mockers relish your mocking?
    How long will you fools hate knowledge?

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18 Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. 19 But everyone knows that you are obedient to the Lord. This makes me very happy. I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong.

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16 “Don’t you understand yet?” Jesus asked.

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22 “My people are foolish
    and do not know me,” says the Lord.
“They are stupid children
    who have no understanding.
They are clever enough at doing wrong,
    but they have no idea how to do right!”

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13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
    but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

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16 “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.
    To those who lack good judgment, she says,

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“Come in with me,” she urges the simple.
    To those who lack good judgment, she says,

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You simple people, use good judgment.
    You foolish people, show some understanding.

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32 For simpletons turn away from me—to death.
    Fools are destroyed by their own complacency.

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These proverbs will give insight to the simple,
    knowledge and discernment to the young.

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130 The teaching of your word gives light,
    so even the simple can understand.

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12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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30 I walked by the field of a lazy person,
    the vineyard of one with no common sense.

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A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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25 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson;
    if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

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Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good;
    haste makes mistakes.

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18 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness,[a]
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:18 Or inherit foolishness.

15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
    The prudent carefully consider their steps.

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11 A hard worker has plenty of food,
    but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.

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The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
    reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
    making wise the simple.

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