Thematic Bible: The Simple


Thematic Bible



So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove;
they call to Egypt, and they go to Assyria.

The inexperienced one believes anything,
but the sensible one watches his steps.

I saw among the inexperienced,
I noticed among the youths,
a young man lacking sense.


Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced;
develop common sense, you who are foolish.



The inexperienced one believes anything,
but the sensible one watches his steps.



The Lord guards the inexperienced;
I was helpless, and He saved me.


A sensible person sees danger and takes cover;
the inexperienced keep going and are punished.

When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.

Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson;
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.

It is time for the Lord to act, [for] they have broken Your law. Since I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold, I carefully follow all Your precepts and hate every false way. read more.
Your decrees are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.


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