Simple

This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand.

For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?

“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?

For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,

O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.