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simple

Meaning of “simple”

Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
20 occurrences20 verses4 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Psalms 19:7

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Proverbs 19:25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 19:25 · retained source text

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge.

1611 marginal noteHeb. will be cunning.

1611 marginal noteChap.21.11.

Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 21:11 · retained source text

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.

1611 marginal noteChap.19.25.

Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 22:3 · retained source text

A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.

1611 marginal noteChap.27.12.

Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 27:12 · retained source text

A prudent man foreseeth the euil, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.

1611 marginal noteChap. 22.3

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