Thematic Bible: The simple deceived by


Thematic Bible



So Ephraim has become like a silly dove, without sense;
They call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfFolly, Effects OfdovesLeaders, PoliticalFalse ConfidenceFoolishness Of Men

The naive believes everything,
But the sensible man considers his steps.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfShrewdnessPrudenceThinkingScience

And I saw among the naive,
And discerned among the youths
A young man lacking sense,
Verse ConceptsLack Of DiscernmentMaturity, PhysicalMiddle AgeBad ChildrenYouthVirtues Of Young PeopleFoolish People

“How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded?
And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing
And fools hate knowledge?
Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfPleasureRejection Of Spiritual InstructionFools, Description OfInfidelity To GodFools Becoming WiseBefore People ActHating GoodLoving EvilSimplicitymockers

“O naive ones, understand prudence;
And, O fools, understand wisdom.
Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAcquiring WisdomFools Becoming Wise