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Proverbs 8:5

World English Bible

You simple, understand prudence!
You fools, be of an understanding heart!

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Proverbs 8:5 in other translations

O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

Proverbs 8:5 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 8:5 in context

  1. 3Beside the gates, at the entry of the city,
    at the entry doors, she cries aloud:
  2. 4“I call to you men!
    I send my voice to the sons of mankind.
  3. 5You simple, understand prudence!
    You fools, be of an understanding heart!
  4. 6Hear, for I will speak excellent things.
    The opening of my lips is for right things.
  5. 7For my mouth speaks truth.
    Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.