Proverbs 9:11
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
In Context
10The fear of LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding.
12If thou are wise, thou are wise for thyself. And if thou scoff, thou alone shall bear it.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:19I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse. Therefore choose life, that thou may live, thou and thy seed,
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 9:2-13
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 7 He that… Read the whole commentary →