Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 8:5 in English Standard Version "O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense." Pr 1:4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— Pr 1:22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge? Pr 8:12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.