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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Absalom had two hundred men who at his invitation traveled from Jerusalem with him. They knew nothing of the plot and went in good faith.
To give wisdom and refinement to the simple. To the young man knowledge and discretion.
How long, you simple (stupid) (foolish) ones, will you love simplicity (foolishness) (stupidity)? The scoffers delight in scoffing. Fools hate knowledge!
Who is simple? Let him turn in here! He who lacks understanding, she says to him,
The simple believes every word, but the prudent man gives thought to his steps.
When the scoffer is punished the simple (naive) is made wise. When the wise is instructed he gains knowledge.
A prudent man sees evil and takes refuge. The simple (fool) (inexperienced) keep going and suffers.
Your obedience has come to our attention abroad. I am glad therefore on your behalf. Yet I would have you wise to that which is good and simple concerning evil.
Give thanks to the Father, who made us partakers of the inheritance of the holy ones in the light.