Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; New Living Translation For simpletons turn away from me—to death. Fools are destroyed by their own complacency. English Standard Version For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them; Berean Standard Bible For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. King James Bible For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. New King James Version For the turning away of the simple will slay them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them; New American Standard Bible “For the faithlessness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. NASB 1995 “For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. NASB 1977 “For the waywardness of the naive shall kill them, And the complacency of fools shall destroy them. Legacy Standard Bible For the turning away of the simple will kill them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them. Amplified Bible “For the turning away of the naive will kill them, And the careless ease of [self-righteous] fools will destroy them. Christian Standard Bible For the apostasy of the inexperienced will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the turning away of the inexperienced will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. American Standard Version For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them. Contemporary English Version Sin and self-satisfaction bring destruction and death to stupid fools. English Revised Version For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Gullible people kill themselves because of their turning away. Fools destroy themselves because of their indifference. Good News Translation Inexperienced people die because they reject wisdom. Stupid people are destroyed by their own lack of concern. International Standard Version Indeed, the waywardness of the na�ve will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. Majority Standard Bible For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. NET Bible For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them. New Heart English Bible For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them. Webster's Bible Translation For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. World English Bible For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor the turning of the simple slays them, "" And the security of the foolish destroys them. Young's Literal Translation For the turning of the simple slayeth them, And the security of the foolish destroyeth them. Smith's Literal Translation For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the error of the foolish shall destroy them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe turning away of little ones shall kill them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Catholic Public Domain Version The loathing of the little ones shall destroy them, and the prosperity of the foolish shall perish them. New American Bible For the straying of the naive kills them, the smugness of fools destroys them. New Revised Standard Version For waywardness kills the simple, and the complacency of fools destroys them; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the error of the weak-minded men shall destroy them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, the turning away of the children will kill them, and the error of feeble minds will destroy them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the waywardness of the thoughtless shall slay them, And the confidence of fools shall destroy them. Brenton Septuagint Translation For because they wronged the simple, they shall be slain; and an inquisition shall ruin the ungodly. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wisdom Calls Aloud…31So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 32For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. 33But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.”… Cross References Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. 2 Peter 2:20-22 If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. / Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” Luke 12:19-20 Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. / But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Ephesians 4:18-19 They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. / Having lost all sense of shame, they have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity, with a craving for more. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Jeremiah 8:5-6 Why then have these people turned away? Why does Jerusalem always turn away? They cling to deceit; they refuse to return. / I have listened and heard; they do not speak what is right. No one repents of his wickedness, asking, ‘What have I done?’ Everyone has pursued his own course like a horse charging into battle. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Psalm 73:18-19 Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. / How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Isaiah 66:4 So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Treasury of Scripture For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. the turning Proverbs 8:36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Hebrews 10:38,39 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him… and the Deuteronomy 32:15 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. Psalm 69:22 Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap. Psalm 92:6,7 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this… prosperity Jeremiah 48:11,12 Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed… Jump to Previous Backsliding Careless Cause Complacency Confidence Death Destroy Destroyeth Destroys Destruction Ease Foolish Fools Kill Killed Naive Peace Perish Prosperity Security Simple Slay Slayeth Teaching Thoughtless Turning WaywardnessJump to Next Backsliding Careless Cause Complacency Confidence Death Destroy Destroyeth Destroys Destruction Ease Foolish Fools Kill Killed Naive Peace Perish Prosperity Security Simple Slay Slayeth Teaching Thoughtless Turning WaywardnessProverbs 1 1. The use of the proverbs7. An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word 10. to avoid the enticing of sinners 20. Wisdom complains of her contempt 24. She threatens her contemners For the waywardness of the simple will slay them The term "waywardness" refers to a deviation from the correct path or moral direction. In biblical context, it often implies a willful disobedience or rebellion against God's commandments. The "simple" are those who lack wisdom and discernment, often characterized by naivety or ignorance. This phrase warns that such a lifestyle leads to self-destruction. The Hebrew word for "simple" can also mean "open-minded" in the sense of being easily influenced or led astray. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that wisdom and understanding are protective, as seen in Proverbs 4:6-7, which emphasizes the importance of acquiring wisdom. The concept of being "slain" here is metaphorical, indicating spiritual death or ruin rather than physical death. This reflects the biblical principle that sin leads to death, as stated in Romans 6:23. and the complacency of fools will destroy them Persons / Places / Events 1. The SimpleIn the context of Proverbs, the "simple" refers to those who are naive or inexperienced, often lacking wisdom and discernment. They are easily led astray due to their lack of understanding. 2. Fools This term is used throughout Proverbs to describe individuals who reject wisdom and instruction. Fools are characterized by their complacency and refusal to heed correction. 3. Waywardness This represents a turning away from the path of wisdom and righteousness. It is a deliberate choice to follow one's own desires rather than God's guidance. 4. Complacency This is a state of self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. In Proverbs, it is often linked to a false sense of security that leads to destruction. 5. Destruction The ultimate consequence of rejecting wisdom and living in complacency. It signifies both physical and spiritual ruin. Teaching Points The Danger of WaywardnessStraying from God's path leads to spiritual and sometimes physical peril. It's crucial to seek wisdom and stay aligned with God's teachings. Complacency as a Silent Killer Complacency can lull us into a false sense of security. We must remain vigilant and proactive in our spiritual growth to avoid destruction. The Importance of Seeking Wisdom Actively pursuing wisdom and understanding is vital. It requires humility and a willingness to learn and be corrected. Consequences of Rejecting Wisdom Ignoring God's wisdom has serious consequences. We must recognize the importance of heeding divine instruction to avoid ruin. The Call to Discernment Developing discernment helps us identify and avoid the paths that lead to destruction. This requires regular engagement with Scripture and prayer.(32) The turning away of the simple . . .--i.e., from God. (Comp. Jeremiah 2:19.) Prosperity of fools--i.e., the security, apathy of dull, stupid people (khesilim), who cannot believe that God will fulfil His threatenings. (Comp. Psalms 73 throughout.) Verse 32. - Wisdom now brings her address to a close by contrasting the destruction and ruin of the foolish, and the security of those who listen to her voice. The turning away; מְשׁוּבָה (m'shuvah), from שׁוּב(shuv), "to turn about, or to return" (which is used metaphorically of conversion), here means defection, turning away; and hence apostasy (aversio Vulgate, Chaldee Paraphrase, Syriac; perversitio, Cast. Version); the "backsliding" of Jeremiah 8:5; Hosea 11:7. Abea Ezra understands it to signify "ease," as in the marginal reading; but there seems no warrant for taking the word in that sense. The LXX. renders the passage quite differently, Ἀνθ ῶν γὰρ ἠδίκουν νηπίους φονευθησονταί "For because they wronged the young, they shall be slain;" so also the Arabic. The turning away is from the warnings and invitations of Wisdom, and implies rebelliousness against God. The prosperity. The word in the original (שַׁלְוָה, shal'vah) is here used in a bad sense, and means "carelessness, indolence," that carnal security which is induced by prosperity and worldly success, as in Jeremiah 22:21, "I spoke to thee in thy prosperity (security), but thou saidst, I will not hear" (cf. Ezekiel 16:49, where it is translated "idleness." So Dathe translates, "Incuria ignavorum eos perdit." The Chaldee Paraphrase and Syriac Versions read "error." It occurs in a good sense as "tranquillity," "security," in Proverbs 17:1 and Psalm 122:7. The derivation of the word is from שָׁלָה (shalah). "to be tranquil, to be safe, secure." Marines remarks that it is more difficult to bear prosperity than adversity, because we endure adversity, we are corrupted by prosperity, and prosperity or ease makes fools mad. The false security of the prosperous is illustrated by our Lord in his parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16-21). The LXX. differs again from the Hebrew in the second clause of this verse, καὶ ἐξετασμός ἀσεβεῖς ὀλεῖ; i.e. the carefully considered judgment of God concerning them shall destroy them. The LXX, is followed by the Arabia. Them; i.e. the fools themselves, and not other sinners, as Ben Ezra says, though the apparent security of fools, the impunity with which they seem to go on in their wickedness, and the success of their plans, may lead others to destruction.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the waywardness מְשׁוּבַ֣ת (mə·šū·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4878: Turning back, apostasy of the simple פְּתָיִ֣ם (pə·ṯā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6612: Simple, perhaps open-minded {will} slay them, תַּֽהַרְגֵ֑ם (ta·har·ḡêm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent and the complacency וְשַׁלְוַ֖ת (wə·šal·waṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7962: Quietness, ease of fools כְּסִילִ֣ים (kə·sî·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool {will} destroy them. תְּאַבְּדֵֽם׃ (tə·’ab·bə·ḏêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish Links Proverbs 1:32 NIVProverbs 1:32 NLT Proverbs 1:32 ESV Proverbs 1:32 NASB Proverbs 1:32 KJV Proverbs 1:32 BibleApps.com Proverbs 1:32 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 1:32 Chinese Bible Proverbs 1:32 French Bible Proverbs 1:32 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 1:32 For the backsliding of the simple will (Prov. 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