Proverbs 9:4
Whoever is simple, let him come in here; and to him who has no sense, she says:
Bible in Basic English
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 out her women-servants; her voice goes out to the highest places of the town, saying,
5Come, take of my bread, and of my wine which is mixed.
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
Proverbs 6:32He who takes another man's wife is without all sense: he who does it is the cause of destruction to his soul.
Proverbs 9:16Whoever is simple, let him come in here: and to him who is without sense, she says:
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus made answer and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him who gives ear, say, Come. And let him who is in need come; and let everyone desiring it take of 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 →