Proverbs 1:4
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4 to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young man:
Proverbs 1:4
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Proverbs 1:32
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32 For the backsliding of the simple will kill them.
The careless ease of fools will destroy them.
Proverbs 1:32
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32 For the simple are killed by (A)their turning away,
and (B)the complacency of fools destroys them;
Proverbs 7:7
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7 I saw among the simple ones.
I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,
Proverbs 7:7
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7 and I have seen among (A)the simple,
I have perceived among the youths,
a young man (B)lacking sense,
Proverbs 8:5
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5 You simple, understand prudence!
You fools, be of an understanding heart!
Proverbs 8:5
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Proverbs 9:4
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4 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”
As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Proverbs 9:4
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Proverbs 9:16
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16 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here.”
as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Proverbs 9:16
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16 (A)“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”
And to him who lacks sense she says,
Proverbs 14:15
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15 A simple man believes everything,
but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Proverbs 14:15
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15 (A)The simple believes everything,
but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
Proverbs 19:25
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25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:25
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25 (A)Strike (B)a scoffer, and the simple will (C)learn prudence;
(D)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom.
When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 21:11
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11 When (A)a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise;
when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
Proverbs 22:3
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3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3
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3 (A)The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
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