Meanwhile, 200 men left Jerusalem with Absalom. They had been invited to go along, but were innocent, not knowing anything about what was happening.

The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.

I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced.

for giving prudence to the naive, and knowledge and discretion to the young.

Understand prudence, you naive people; and gain an understanding heart, you foolish ones.

An unthinking person believes everything, but the prudent one thinks before acting.

The naive inherit folly, but the careful are crowned with knowledge.

"The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.

"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.

"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.

For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

It is because of God that you are in union with the Messiah Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pure devotion to the Messiah.

However, I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from sincere and pure devotion to the Messiah.