Proverbs 8:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
O all of you simple, understand wisdom: and, all of you fools, be all of you of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 8:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 8:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
O simple ones, learn to be shrewd; O fools, gain understanding.
Proverbs 8:5 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 8:5 say?
Proverbs 8:5 in modern King James wording reads: "O all of you simple, understand wisdom: and, all of you fools, be all of you of an understanding heart."
Where is Proverbs 8:5 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 8:5 is verse 5 of chapter 8 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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