Proverbs 8:5
King James Version (KJV)
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
American Standard Version (ASV)
O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.
World English Bible (WEB)
You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 8:5 Cross References
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
