A person who is easily led or tricked because they do not have much wisdom or experience.
Key References
To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
All Scripture References (18)
Psalms (3)
The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me.
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
Proverbs (14)
To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,
O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Ezekiel (1)
You must do the same thing on the seventh day of the month for anyone who strays unintentionally or in ignorance. In this way you will make atonement for the temple.