KJV dictionary & concordance
Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Psalms 19:7
Complete exact-word concordance
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: and as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she saith to him;
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The simple beleeueth euery word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The simple inherite folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiueth knowledge.
1611 marginal noteChap.19.25.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.
1611 marginal noteChap.27.12.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
A prudent man foreseeth the euil, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.
1611 marginal noteChap. 22.3
And so thou shalt do the seventh day of the month for every one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.
And so thou shalt doe the seuenth day of the moneth, for euery one that erreth, and for him that is simple: so shall ye reconcile the house.
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
For they that are such, serue not our Lord Iesus Christ, but their owne belly, and by good wordes and faire speeches deceiue the hearts of the simple.
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
For your obedience is come abroad vnto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalfe: but yet I would haue you wise vnto that which is good, and simple concerning euill.
1611 marginal noteOr, harmelesse.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Guileless.
