Plain and Simple
[12] The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
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“Then they will call to me but I will not answer;
they will look for me but will not find me,
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since they hated knowledge
and did not choose to fear the Lord.
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Since they would not accept my advice
and spurned my rebuke,
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they will eat the fruit of their ways
and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
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For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
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but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
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[7] The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
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[4] “To you, O people, I call out;
I raise my voice to all mankind.
[5] You who are simple, gain prudence;
you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.
[6] Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say;
I open my lips to speak what is right.
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[15] The simple believe anything,
but the prudent give thought to their steps.
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[18] The simple inherit folly,
but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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[18] The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, [19] since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.
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[25] Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.
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[11] When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.
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Additional reading: Two Women named Wisdom and Folly
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Keep the Faith. Best regards,
- The BMS Co., NDSMD
