Proverbs 8:5
You simple, understand prudence. 2 You fools, be of an understanding heart. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
In Context
4“To you men, I call! 2 I send my voice to the sons of mankind. 1
Cross References
Psalms 94:8Consider, you senseless among the people; 2 you fools, when will you be wise? 1
Proverbs 1:22“How long, you simple ones, will you 'ahav ·affectionately love· thoughtless living? 2 How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, 2 and fools hate knowledge? 1
Isaiah 42:13Adonai will go out like a mighty man. 2 He will stir up zeal like a man of war. 2 He will raise a war cry. 2 Yes, he will shout aloud. 2 He will triumph over his enemies. 1
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 →