Proverbs 1:4
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 1:4
New Living Translation
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple,
knowledge and discernment to the young.
Proverbs 1:32
New American Standard Bible
32 For the (A)faithlessness of the naive will kill them,
And the complacency of fools will destroy them.
Proverbs 1:32
New Living Translation
32 For simpletons turn away from me—to death.
Fools are destroyed by their own complacency.
Proverbs 7:7
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 7:7 Lit sons
- Proverbs 7:7 Lit heart
Proverbs 7:7
New Living Translation
7 I saw some naive young men,
and one in particular who lacked common sense.
Proverbs 8:5
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:5 Lit heart
Proverbs 8:5
New Living Translation
5 You simple people, use good judgment.
You foolish people, show some understanding.
Proverbs 9:4
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:4 Lit heart
Proverbs 9:4
New Living Translation
4 “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.
To those who lack good judgment, she says,
Proverbs 9:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:16 Lit heart
Proverbs 9:16
New Living Translation
16 “Come in with me,” she urges the simple.
To those who lack good judgment, she says,
Proverbs 14:15
New American Standard Bible
15 The naive believes everything,
But the sensible person considers his steps.
Proverbs 14:15
New Living Translation
15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
The prudent carefully consider their steps.
Proverbs 19:25
New American Standard Bible
25 (A)Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever,
But (B)rebuke one who has understanding, and he will [a]gain knowledge.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:25 Lit discern
Proverbs 19:25
New Living Translation
25 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson;
if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
Proverbs 21:11
New American Standard Bible
11 When the (A)scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
New Living Translation
11 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;
if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
Proverbs 22:3
New American Standard Bible
3 A (A)prudent person sees evil and hides himself,
But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
Proverbs 22:3
New Living Translation
3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
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