Proverbs 9:11

For through me shall thy days be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased unto thee.

Leeser Tanakh

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 commencement of wisdom is the fear of the Lord; and the knowledge of the Most Holy One is understanding.

12If thou art become wise, thou art wise for thyself; but if thou art a scorner, thou alone wilt have to bear it.”

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 30:19I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse; therefore choose thou life, in order that thou mayest live, both thou and thy seed;

Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand: in her left 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 →

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