Proverbs 7:7

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Summary

Proverbs 7:7

And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,

The simple

Void

Bible References

The simple

to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:

You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.

A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.

Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.

Void

He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul.

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.

I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

"For my people are foolish, they don't know me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are skillful in doing evil, but to do good they have no knowledge."

So Jesus said, "Do you also still not understand?