Reference: SIMPLE AND SIMPLICITY
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Sometimes used in the Bible in a good sense, denoting sincerity, candor, and an artless ignorance of evil, Ro 16:19; 2Co 1:12; 11:3; sometimes in a bad sense, denoting heedless foolishness both mental and moral, Pr 1:22; 9:4; 14:15; 22:3; and sometimes in the sense of mere ignorance or inexperience, 2Sa 15:11; Pr 1:4; 21:11.
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And with Absalom, at his request, went two hundred men from Jerusalem, who were completely unconscious of his designs.
To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:
How long, you simple ones, will foolish things be dear to you? and pride a delight to the haters of authority? how long will the foolish go on hating knowledge?
Whoever is simple, let him come in here; and to him who has no sense, she says:
The simple man has faith in every word, but the man of good sense gives thought to his footsteps.
When the man of pride undergoes punishment, the simple man gets wisdom; and by watching the wise he gets knowledge.
The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
For all have knowledge of how you do what you are ordered. For this reason I have joy in you, but it is my desire that you may be wise in what is good, and without knowledge of evil.
Giving praise to the Father who has given us a part in the heritage of the saints in light;