Proverbs 7:7

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 7:7

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

and I see little ones. I consider a frenzied youth,

ERV

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

NHEB

I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,

SMT

And I shall see among the simple, I shall perceive among the sons a youth wanting heart,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 7:7

AndbeheldH7200VerbamongthesimpleonesH6612IdiscernedH995VerbamongtheyouthsH1121Noun MasculineayoungmanH5288Noun Masculine voidH2638AdjectiveofunderstandingH3820Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 7:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 7:7

Summary

Naive young man lacks moral comprehension

Place

Narrator's house

Event

Identification of foolish youth

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC