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Related Verses

Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;

Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

Proverbs 8:5
O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense.

Proverbs 9:4
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks sense she says,

Proverbs 19:25
Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11
When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

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