Proverbs 8:5
O ye simple, understand wisdom: And, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
In context
2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way In the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, At the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; And my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: And, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing froward or perverse in them.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 8:5 in the NIV
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 8:5 in the ESV
O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense.