Proverbs 9:11
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.
Darby Translation
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 Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence.
12If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:19I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you: life and death have I set before you, blessing and cursing: choose then life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed,
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand riches 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 →