Proverbs 8:5
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O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
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“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Take notice, O senseless among the people! O fools, when will you be wise?
He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,
The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies: