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Proverbs 8:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Proverbs 8:5

Verse 5 of 36

Scripture focus

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

Proverbs 8:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 8:5

Theological / Devotional

Simple. Heb. petha’im, a term that includes those who have not yet given their hearts to know wisdom, but are still uncommitted to evil. They are still in the valley of decision, ready to be influenced by good or evil. It includes those also who are easily enticed. By contrast, the “fools” are those who have actively resisted the call of wisdom and are hence more difficult to win to the way of life (see ch. 1:7).

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