KJV ORIGINAL
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Whoever is naive and inexperienced, come in here: and to anyone who lacks wisdom, she calls out to them,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how folly (represented as a woman) calls out to attract people who are inexperienced and lack wisdom.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Proverbs 9, where Solomon contrasts Lady Wisdom with Lady Folly - both portrayed as women calling out to passersby. In ancient Hebrew culture, this personification was a powerful teaching tool to show the competing voices that try to influence people's choices. The 'simple' person refers to someone who is naive and easily influenced, not necessarily unintelligent.
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