Proverbs 9:4
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
Berean Standard Bible
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 maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city.
5“Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed.
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
Proverbs 6:32He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.
Proverbs 9:16“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
Revelation 22:17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink 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 →