Proverbs 9:11
For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
Berean Standard Bible
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 beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:19I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live,
Proverbs 3:16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
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 →