Proverbs 8:5

Proverbs 8:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5You who are simple, gain prudence;

you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds

5“You naive ones, understand prudence;

And, you fools, understand 8:5 Lit heartwisdom!

5O naive ones, understand prudence;

And, O fools, understand wisdom.

5“O you naive or inexperienced [who are easily misled], understand prudence and seek astute common sense;

And, O you [closed-minded, self-confident] fools, understand wisdom [seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living]. [Is 32:6]

5O simple ones, learn to be shrewd;

O fools, gain understanding.8:5 Or instruct your minds

5You who are childish, get some good sense.

You who are foolish, set your hearts on getting it.