Thematic Bible: The Simple


Thematic Bible



"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.

An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.

and I noticed among the naive that is, I discerned among the youths a senseless young man.


Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.

The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.


An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.



the LORD watches over the innocent; I was brought low, and he delivered me.

The prudent person sees trouble ahead and hides, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.

Those who are prudent see danger and take refuge, but the naive continue on and suffer the consequences.

When a mocker is punished, the fool gains wisdom; but when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.

It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction. I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold. I truly consider all of your precepts all of them to be just, while I despise every false way. Peyh read more.
Your decrees are wonderful that's why I observe them. The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.


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