Proverbs 9:4
'Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him:
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 calleth, upon the highest places of the city:
5'Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Proverbs 6:32He that committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding; he doeth it that would destroy his own soul.
Proverbs 9:16'Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; and as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him:
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 →