Simple See also Simpleness; Simplicity testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple, Ps. 19:7. Lord preserveth the simple, Ps. 116:6. give subtilty to the simple, Prov. 1:4. ye simple, understand wisdom, Prov. 8:5. by good words and fair speeches deceive … the simple, Rom. 16:18. I would have you … simple concerning evil, Rom. 16:19. by small and simple things are great things brought to pass, Alma 37:6. gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple, D&C 1:23.