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 (A)faithlessness of the naive will kill them,
And the complacency of fools will destroy 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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Footnotes
- Proverbs 7:7 Lit sons
- Proverbs 7:7 Lit heart
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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Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:5 Lit heart
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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Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:4 Lit heart
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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Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:16 Lit heart
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 The naive believes everything,
But the sensible person considers 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 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 21:11
World English Bible
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 the (A)scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Proverbs 22:3
World English Bible
3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;
but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
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.
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