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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Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn't know anything.
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:
"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;