Proverbs 8:5

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 8:5

BSB
O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
AKJV
O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be you of an understanding heart.
CPDV
O little ones, understand discernment. And you who are unwise, turn your souls.
ERV
O ye simple, understand subtilty; and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
NHEB
You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
SMT
Understand craftiness, ye simple: and ye foolish, understand the heart.

Commentary for Proverbs 8:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 8:5
Summary
Wisdom urges foolish ones toward understanding
Event
Wisdom calls for understanding
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching