Thematic Bible: The simple deceived by


Thematic Bible



Ephraim has been like a dove, easily deceived and lacking discernment. They called to Egypt for help; they turned to Assyria for protection. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Examples OfFolly, Effects OfdovesLeaders, PoliticalFalse ConfidenceFoolishness Of Men

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfShrewdnessPrudenceThinkingScience

and I saw among the naive -- I discerned among the youths -- a young man who lacked wisdom. Verse ConceptsLack Of DiscernmentMaturity, PhysicalMiddle AgeBad ChildrenYouthVirtues Of Young PeopleFoolish People


You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAcquiring WisdomFools Becoming Wise

A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it. Verse ConceptsDanger, PhysicalFolly, Effects OfWisdom, Human ImportanceFrugalityPrudenceForethoughtsHiding From Peopleproblemsshelterriskconsequences

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