Strong's Lexicon O you simple, פְתָאיִ֣ם (p̄ə·ṯā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 6612: n f 1) simplicity, naivete adj 2) simple, foolish, open-minded learn הָבִ֣ינוּ (hā·ḇî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard to be shrewd, עָרְמָ֑ה (‘ā·rə·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 6195: 1) shrewdness, craftiness, prudence and you foolish, וּ֝כְסִילִ֗ים (ū·ḵə·sî·lîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 3684: 1) fool, stupid fellow, dullard, simpleton, arrogant one gain understanding הָבִ֥ינוּ (hā·ḇî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard לֵֽב׃ (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleO simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding. Young's Literal Translation Understand, ye simple ones, prudence, And ye fools, understand the heart, Holman Christian Standard Bible Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense , you who are foolish. 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. Parallel Verses New International Version You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it. New Living Translation You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding. English Standard Version O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense. 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! American Standard Version O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart. English Revised Version O ye simple, understand subtilty; and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Young's Literal Translation Understand, ye simple ones, prudence, And ye fools, understand the heart, Cross References Proverbs 1:4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. Proverbs 1:22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? Proverbs 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Proverbs 3:35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. Proverbs 8:4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. Proverbs 8:12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. Proverbs 9:4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 8:3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. Proverbs 8:2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. Proverbs 8:6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 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