Proverbs 8:5
If you're immature, learn how to grow up. If you're stupid, learn what makes good sense.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
In Context
4“I'm calling out to you, everyone! My call is to everyone in the whole world!
6Listen to me because I have valuable things to explain to you.
Cross References
Psalms 94:8Take another look, you stupid people! Fools—when will you ever get the point?
Proverbs 1:22“How long will you stupid people love stupidity? How long will scornful people enjoy their mocking? How long will fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 42:13Like a mighty warrior the Lord will march out, like a seasoned soldier he goes out with courage. He gives his war-cry, shouting as he battles and defeats his enemies.
Acts 26:18to open their eyes so they can turn from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, and so they can receive forgiveness for their sins and a place with those who are set right as they trust in me.’
1 Corinthians 6:9Don't you know those who are unjust will not inherit the kingdom of God? Don't be fooled! People who are immoral, worship idols, commit adultery, are sexual perverts, homosexuals,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:2-12
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 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… Read the whole commentary →