Proverbs 9:4
He who is simple, let him turn in here. As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
In Context
3She has sent forth her maidens. She cries out upon the highest places of the city:
5Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The opening of thy words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 6:32He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who would destroy his own soul does it.
Proverbs 9:16He who is simple, let him turn in here. And as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Matthew 11:25Jesus having responded at that time, said, I extol thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and the earth, because thou hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to the childlike.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he who hears, let him say, Come. And he who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely.
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 →