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 went two hundred men from Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.
To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Whoever is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
For your obedience is come abroad to all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
Giving thanks to the Father, who hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: