Proverbs 8:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

O ye simple. — See above on Proverbs 1:4 for an explanation of “simple,” as also of “wisdom” (‘ormah) there translated “subtilty.”

Ye fools. — (khesîlîm), see above on Proverbs 1:22.

Proverbs 8:5

5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.