Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,
Darby Translation
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 hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the summits of the high places of the city,
5Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine that I have mingled.
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
Proverbs 6:32Whoso committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
Proverbs 9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. And to him that is void of understanding she saith,
Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is athirst come; he that will, 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 →