Words of Wisdom
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7
The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. Psalm 116:6
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Psalm 119:130
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. Proverbs 1:4
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Proverbs 1:22, 23
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Proverbs 1:32
And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,
In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:
And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.
Proverbs 7:7-10
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Proverbs 8:5
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Proverbs 9:4, 5
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. Proverbs 9:13
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
Proverbs 9:16, 17
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Proverbs 14:15
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Proverbs 14:18
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Proverbs 19:25
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Proverbs 21:11
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. Proverbs 27:12
And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house. Ezekiel 45:20
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
Romans 16:18, 19
