NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon O ye simplepthiy (peth-ee') silly (i.e. seducible) -- foolish, simple(-icity, one). understand biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand wisdom `ormah (or-maw') trickery; or (in a good sense) discretion -- guile, prudence, subtilty, wilily, wisdom. and ye fools kciyl (kes-eel') fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly -- fool(-ish). be ye of an understanding biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand heart leb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "O naive ones, understand prudence; And, O fools, understand wisdom. King James Bible O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Holman Christian Standard Bible Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish. International Standard Version Understand prudence, you naïve people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones. NET Bible You who are naive, discern wisdom! And you fools, understand discernment! Aramaic Bible in Plain English “That children may understand subtlety and the feeble minds may know in their heart.” GOD'S WORD® Translation You gullible people, learn how to be sensible. You fools, get a heart that has understanding. King James 2000 Bible O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be of an understanding heart. Links Proverbs 8:5Proverbs 8:5 NIV Proverbs 8:5 NLT Proverbs 8:5 ESV Proverbs 8:5 NASB Proverbs 8:5 KJV |
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