the simple

Proverbs 1:4, 22, 32
to impart prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-- . . .

Proverbs 8:5
O you simple, learn to be shrewd, and you foolish, gain understanding.

Proverbs 14:15, 18
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. . . .

Proverbs 19:25
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 22:3
The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.

Proverbs 27:12
The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Romans 16:18, 19
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. . . .

the youths

Proverbs 6:32
But he who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.

Proverbs 9:4, 16
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" To him who lacks judgment she says: . . .

Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 12:11
He who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

Proverbs 19:2
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

Proverbs 24:30
I went past the field of a sluggard and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.

Jeremiah 4:22
"For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they do not know how to do good."

Matthew 15:16
"Do you still not understand?" Jesus asked.