Proverbs 9:4
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in hither!” To him that is void of understanding she saith,
Noyes 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 hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth aloud 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 communication of thy precepts giveth light; It giveth understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 6:32Whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding; He that doeth it destroyeth himself;
Proverbs 9:16“Whoever is simple, let him turn in hither!” And to him that is void of understanding she saith,
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, thou didst reveal them to babes.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him that heareth say, Come! And let him that thirsteth come! Whoever 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 →