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You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
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A Call for Everyone
Commentators explain that the terms "simple" and "fools" are not just insults but descriptions of a spiritual state. John Gill notes that regarding spiritual knowledge, all people are initially fools. Therefore, this call to wisdom is universal, extended especially to those who feel weak, easily misled, or aware of their own ignorance.
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19th Century
Anglican
O ye simple. —See above on Proverbs 1:4 for an explanation of “simple,” and also of “wisdom” (‘o rmah) there translated “…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
O you simple, understand wisdom The Gospel, the wisdom of God in a mystery, particularly the doctrine of salvation by Christ; …
Presbyterian
The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of people, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. The chief dif…
