Proverbs 1:4
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.
Proverbs 1:4
International Standard Version
4 for giving prudence to the naïve,
and knowledge and discretion to the young.
Proverbs 1:4
King James Version
4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
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Proverbs 1:32
New International Version
32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;(A)
Proverbs 1:32
International Standard Version
32 Indeed, the waywardness[a] of the naïve will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 1:32 So MT; DSS 4QProva reads narrow-mindedness; lit. the pull of; LXX reads Because they would wrong the naïve, they will be murdered
Proverbs 1:32
King James Version
32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
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Proverbs 7:7
New International Version
7 I saw among the simple,
I noticed among the young men,
a youth who had no sense.(A)
Proverbs 7:7
International Standard Version
7 and I noticed among the naïve—
that is, I discerned among the youths—
a senseless young man.
Proverbs 7:7
King James Version
7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
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Proverbs 8:5
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
Proverbs 8:5
International Standard Version
5 Understand prudence, you naïve people;
and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.
Proverbs 8:5
King James Version
5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
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Proverbs 9:4
New International Version
Proverbs 9:4
International Standard Version
4 “Let whoever is naïve, turn in here.”
To anyone lacking sense, she says,
Proverbs 9:4
King James Version
4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
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Proverbs 9:16
New International Version
16 “Let all who are simple come to my house!”
To those who have no sense(A) she says,
Proverbs 9:16
International Standard Version
16 “Whoever is naïve, turn in here!”
And to anyone lacking sense, she says,
Proverbs 9:16
King James Version
16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
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Proverbs 14:15
New International Version
15 The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.(A)
Proverbs 14:15
International Standard Version
15 An unthinking person believes everything,
but the prudent one thinks before acting.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:15 Lit. one considers his steps
Proverbs 14:15
King James Version
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
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Proverbs 19:25
New International Version
Proverbs 19:25
International Standard Version
25 If you scourge a scoffer,
the simple person may learn to be discreet;
rebuke a discerning man
and he will gain understanding.
Proverbs 19:25
King James Version
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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Proverbs 21:11
New International Version
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 21:11
International Standard Version
11 When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom;
but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
King James Version
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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