Pro 1:22 | TNotes | STEP | 1:22 Three main words in Proverbs describe those who lack God’s wisdom. Simpletons (Hebrew pethim ) have not hardened themselves against God’s wisdom and are most open to correction (see 1:4 ). Fools (Hebrew kesilim ) have heard God’s wisdom but resist it. Mockers (Hebrew latsonim ) not only resist wisdom but even ridicule it.

‏ Proverbs 1:22

1:22 ^a Three main words in Proverbs describe those who lack God’s wisdom. Simpletons (Hebrew pethim) have not hardened themselves against God’s wisdom and are most open to correction (see 1:4 ^b). Fools (Hebrew kesilim) have heard God’s wisdom but resist it. Mockers (Hebrew latsonim) not only resist wisdom but even ridicule it.