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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who had no sense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I saw some naive young men, and one in particular who lacked common sense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have seen among the simple, I have perceived among the youths, a young man lacking sense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And saw among the simple, I perceived among the youths, A young man devoid of understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And I saw among the naive, <i>And</i> discerned among the youths A young man lacking sense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And I saw among the naive, And discerned among the youths A young man lacking sense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And I saw among the naive, I discerned among the youths, A young man lacking sense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I saw among the simple, <i>And</i> discerned among the sons A young man lacking a heart <i>of wisdom</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And among the naive [the inexperienced and gullible], I saw among the youths A young man lacking [good] sense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I saw among the inexperienced, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking sense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I saw among the inexperienced, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking sense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />some foolish young men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I was looking at gullible people when I saw a young man without much sense among youths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and I saw many inexperienced young men, but noticed one foolish fellow in particular. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and I noticed among the na锟絭e— that is, I discerned among the youths— a senseless young man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and I saw among the naive--I discerned among the youths--a young man who lacked wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I saw among the simple ones. I discerned among the youths a young man void of understanding, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I see among the simple ones, "" I discern among the sons, "" A young man lacking understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I do see among the simple ones, I discern among the sons, A young man lacking understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I shall see among the simple, I shall perceive among the sons a youth wanting heart,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I see little ones, I behold a foolish young man, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and I see little ones. I consider a frenzied youth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And I saw among the naive, I observed among the young men, a youth with no sense, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and I saw among the simple ones, I observed among the youths, a young man without sense,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And she beheld young men, she spied among the youths, and those who lacked understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And she saw children and gazed on the boys and on the feebleminded<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I beheld among the thoughtless ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />passing by the corner in the passages near her house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/7-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1170" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/7.htm">Warnings about the Adulteress</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: wā·’ê·re (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">I saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/6612.htm" title="6612: ḇap·pə·ṯā·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Simple, perhaps open-minded. Or pethiy; or pthaeiy; from pathah; silly.">among the simple,</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: ’ā·ḇî·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">I noticed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇab·bā·nîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">among the youths,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ar (N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">a young man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2638.htm" title="2638: ḥă·sar- (Adj-msc) -- Needy, lacking, in want of. From chacer; lacking; hence, without.">lacking</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">judgment,</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Proverbs 1:4</a></span><br />To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-4.htm">Proverbs 9:4</a></span><br />“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-16.htm">Proverbs 9:16</a></span><br />“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-15.htm">Proverbs 14:15</a></span><br />The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Proverbs 22:3</a></span><br />The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and suffer the consequences.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-12.htm">Proverbs 27:12</a></span><br />The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:2-3</a></span><br />A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left. / Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12-14</a></span><br />The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. / The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. / Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/4-22.htm">Jeremiah 4:22</a></span><br />“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Hosea 7:11</a></span><br />So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26</a></span><br />But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-2.htm">Matthew 25:2-3</a></span><br />Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Luke 6:49</a></span><br />But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Luke 12:19-20</a></span><br />Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-22</a></span><br />For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/142-4.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/job/24-13.htm">Discerned</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/job/24-10.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Naive</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-29.htm">Noticed</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-15.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/73-17.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Thoughtless</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-4.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Void</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Young</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-18.htm">Youth</a> <a href="/psalms/148-12.htm">Youths</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-32.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-7.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/mark/8-25.htm">Discerned</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-18.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-5.htm">Naive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-27.htm">Noticed</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-26.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-17.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-5.htm">Thoughtless</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-4.htm">Void</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-12.htm">Young</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-11.htm">Youth</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-4.htm">Youths</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Solomon persuades to a sincere and kind familiarity with wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-6.htm">In an example of his own experience he shows</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-10.htm">the cunning of a harlot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">and the desperate simplicity of a young wanton</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/7-24.htm">He detests such wickedness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I saw among the simple</b><br>The term "simple" in this context refers to those who are naive or inexperienced in life and spiritual matters. In biblical literature, the simple are often depicted as those who are easily led astray due to their lack of wisdom and discernment. This aligns with the broader theme of Proverbs, which contrasts wisdom with folly. The simple are not inherently foolish but are at a crossroads, needing guidance to choose the path of wisdom. This phrase emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Proverbs 1:4</a>, which states that the book is written to give prudence to the simple.<p><b>I noticed among the youths</b><br>The focus on "youths" highlights the vulnerability and impressionability of young people. In ancient Israel, youth were expected to learn from their elders and adhere to the teachings of the Torah. The cultural context underscores the importance of mentorship and the transmission of wisdom from one generation to the next. This is echoed in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>, where parents are instructed to diligently teach their children the commandments. The mention of youths serves as a reminder of the critical role of upbringing and the potential for both positive and negative influences during formative years.<p><b>A young man lacking judgment</b><br>"Lacking judgment" indicates a deficiency in discernment and the ability to make wise decisions. This phrase suggests a failure to apply the knowledge and understanding that leads to righteous living. In the biblical context, judgment is closely tied to wisdom, which is personified in Proverbs as a guiding force that leads to life and prosperity. The young man's lack of judgment is a cautionary example of the dangers of ignoring wisdom's call, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Proverbs 1:20-33</a>, where wisdom warns of the consequences of rejecting her. This serves as a type of Christ, who is described as the embodiment of wisdom in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>, offering guidance and salvation to those who follow Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_simple.htm">The Simple</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, "the simple" refers to those who are naive or inexperienced, often lacking wisdom and discernment. The Hebrew word used here is (pethi), which implies an openness to influence, whether good or bad.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_youths.htm">The Youths</a></b><br>This term refers to young people, often characterized by their lack of life experience and susceptibility to temptation. The Hebrew word (na'ar) is used, indicating a young man or adolescent.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/a_young_man_lacking_judgment.htm">A Young Man Lacking Judgment</a></b><br>This individual is specifically highlighted as lacking discernment or understanding. The Hebrew word (chaser lev) translates to "lacking heart," which in Hebrew thought often refers to the mind or understanding.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Wisdom</a></b><br><a href="/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7</a> highlights the vulnerability of the simple and young. It underscores the necessity of seeking wisdom and understanding to avoid poor decisions and moral pitfalls.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_naivety.htm">Guarding Against Naivety</a></b><br>The passage serves as a warning to be aware of one's own lack of experience and to seek guidance from those who are wise and godly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_mentorship.htm">The Role of Mentorship</a></b><br>Older, wiser believers have a responsibility to guide the younger generation, helping them to develop discernment and sound judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_poor_judgment.htm">The Consequences of Poor Judgment</a></b><br>The young man's lack of judgment can lead to destructive choices. This serves as a reminder of the importance of cultivating a heart of wisdom through prayer, study, and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_godly_wisdom.htm">Seeking Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to actively seek wisdom from God, as He is the source of true understanding and discernment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_proverbs_7_practices.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the cultural practices implied in Proverbs 7, or is it purely a moral allegory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_focus_on_her_guilt,_not_his_role.htm">Why does Proverbs 7 focus on the woman’s guilt while largely overlooking the man’s responsibility (vv. 7–9)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_proverbs_7_6-12_literal_or_symbolic.htm">Does the street-roaming seductress in Proverbs 7:6-12 reflect actual ancient customs or serve only as a symbolic warning?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_26_7_contradict_other_wisdom.htm">Proverbs 26:7: Does the idea of a proverb in a fool's mouth being 'useless' conflict with other Bible passages that suggest all wisdom is beneficial?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Among the simple ones.--</span>He was not yet vicious, only empty-headed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And beheld among the simple ones.</span> Though it was night (ver. 9), there was light enough from moon or stars or from illuminated houses to show what was passing. "The simple" are the inexperienced, who are easily led astray (see on Proverbs 1:4). Looking forth into the street on the throng of young and thoughtless persons passing to and fro, among them <span class="cmt_word">I discerned... a young man void of understanding;</span> a fool, who, without any deliberate intention of sinning, put himself in the way of temptation, played on the borders of transgression. The way of escape was before him, as it is in all temptations (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a>), but he would not take it. Such a one may well be said to lack understanding, or heart, as the Hebrew expresses it (<a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Proverbs 6:32</a>, where see note). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/7-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I saw</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֵ֤רֶא</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ê·re)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among the simple,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַפְּתָאיִ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇap·pə·ṯā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6612.htm">Strong's 6612: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simple, perhaps open-minded</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I noticed</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֘בִ֤ינָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇî·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among the youths,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַבָּנִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇab·bā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a young man</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֣עַר</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lacking</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲסַר־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·sar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2638.htm">Strong's 2638: </a> </span><span class="str2">Needy, lacking, in want of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judgment,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/7-7.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 7:7 I saw among the simple ones (Prov. 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