Proverbs 1:4
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That prudence (good judgment, astute common sense) may be given to the naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled],
And knowledge and discretion (intelligent discernment) to the youth,
Proverbs 1:32
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“For the turning away of the [a]naive will kill them,
And the careless ease of [self-righteous] fools will destroy them.(A)
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 1:32 Lit simple ones.
Proverbs 7:7
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And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible],
I saw among the youths
A young man lacking [good] sense,
Proverbs 8:5
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“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;
And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living].(A)
Proverbs 9:4
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“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
As for him who lacks understanding, she says,
Proverbs 9:16
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“Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!”
And to him who lacks understanding (common sense), she says,
Proverbs 14:15
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The naive or inexperienced person [is easily misled and] believes every word he hears,
But the prudent man [is discreet and astute and] considers well where he is going.
Proverbs 19:25
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Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent;
Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
Proverbs 21:11
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When the scoffer is punished, the naive [observes the lesson and] becomes wise;
But when the wise and teachable person is instructed, he receives knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 22:3
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A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil [of sin] and hides himself [from it],
But the naive continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
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