Proverbs 9:4
Whosoever is a little one, let him come to me. And to the unwise she said:
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 her maids to invite to the tower, and to the walls of the city:
5Come, eat my bread, and drink the wine which I have mingled for you.
Cross References
Proverbs 6:32But he that is an adulterer, for the folly of his heart shall destroy his own soul:
Proverbs 9:16He that is a little one, let him turn to me. And to the fool she said:
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to the little ones.
Revelation 22:17And the spirit and the bride say: Come. And he that heareth, let him say: Come. And he that thirsteth, let him come: and 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 →