Proverbs 9:11

For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.

Bible in Basic English

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 the Lord is the start of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind

12If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if your heart is full of pride, you only will have the pain of it.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 30:19Let heaven and earth be my witnesses against you this day that I have put before you life and death, a blessing and a curse: so take life for yourselves and for your seed:

Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour.

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 →

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