Bible: “simple” – SG Heritage Dictionary

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24 verses contain “simple” (in the KJV: 21, in the BSB: 19) — showing 1–24

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2 Kings 3:18

And this is but a light thing in the sight of the LORD: he will deliver the Moabites also into your hand.

This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand.

Job 5:2

For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.

For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.

Psalms 19:7

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 116:6

The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.

Psalms 119:130

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Proverbs 1:4

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

Proverbs 1:22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:32

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

Proverbs 7:7

And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,

I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,

Proverbs 8:5

O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.

Proverbs 9:4

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 9:13

A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.

The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing.

Proverbs 9:16

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 14:15

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Ezekiel 45:20

And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.

You must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple.

Romans 16:18

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Romans 16:19

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.

Wisdom of Solomon 4:12

For the bewitching of naughtiness doth obscure things that are honest; and the wandering of concupiscence doth undermine the simple mind.