The unwise
In Proverbs, Wisdom reached out to people three times. The wise heeded the call immediately, but three other groups did not. Here's an overview of these three types of people -- and how Wisdom responded to them.
The Simple
These are the people that are gullible and naive; they themselves don't do any critical thinking and let others think for them. They are ignorant of the very fact they are ignorant, and refuse to learn. Wisdom reaches out to them all three times, hoping to get them on track.
The Scorners
Essentially the know-it-all jerks, these people refused to listen to Wisdom because they are already convinced they know everything. Instead of heeding Wisdom, they mocked it. As a result, Wisdom only reaches out to them the first time, and when the time comes for the world to be judged, Wisdom will mock the scorners.
The Fools
Interesting point here: the word "fool" has changed meanings over the years to mean silly or dumb. The old meaning, and the one used here, derives from follis, which is Latin for "bellows". In other words, a fool is a windbag -- all hot air and no substance. Fools are blissful in their ignorance; they won't learn from experience or teaching, nor can they control their words or temper. Wisdom called them twice, and was laughed at. When the judgement comes, Wisdom will laugh at them.
The Simple
These are the people that are gullible and naive; they themselves don't do any critical thinking and let others think for them. They are ignorant of the very fact they are ignorant, and refuse to learn. Wisdom reaches out to them all three times, hoping to get them on track.
The Scorners
Essentially the know-it-all jerks, these people refused to listen to Wisdom because they are already convinced they know everything. Instead of heeding Wisdom, they mocked it. As a result, Wisdom only reaches out to them the first time, and when the time comes for the world to be judged, Wisdom will mock the scorners.
The Fools
Interesting point here: the word "fool" has changed meanings over the years to mean silly or dumb. The old meaning, and the one used here, derives from follis, which is Latin for "bellows". In other words, a fool is a windbag -- all hot air and no substance. Fools are blissful in their ignorance; they won't learn from experience or teaching, nor can they control their words or temper. Wisdom called them twice, and was laughed at. When the judgement comes, Wisdom will laugh at them.