11 occurrences

'Naive' in the Bible

You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment!

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAcquiring WisdomFools Becoming Wise

"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

Verse ConceptsWisdom And Guidance

The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything.

Verse ConceptsWantonnessA Good Womanignorancewoman

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfShrewdnessPrudenceThinkingScience

The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge.

Verse ConceptsPrudenceValuing Knowledge

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfMockeryScornersAcquiring KnowledgeJudicial PunishmentMan's Wisdommockers

A shrewd person sees danger and hides himself, but the naive keep right on going and suffer for it.

Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtWisdom, Human ImportanceHiding From Peopleconsequences

Bible Theasaurus

Naive (18 instances)
Primitive (1 instance)
Unenlightened (1 instance)
Uninitiated (1 instance)
Uninstructed (2 instances)

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