Proverbs 9:11

For by me thy yamim shall be multiplied, 1 and shanot chayyim shall be increased to thee. 1

Orthodox Jewish 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 Yirat Hashem is the beginning of chochmah, 1 and the da'as Kedoshim (knowledge of the Holy One) is binah (understanding). 1

12If thou be chacham, thou shalt be wise for thyself, 1 but if thou mockest, thou alone shalt suffer. 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 30:19I call Shomayim and Ha'Aretz to record today as witnesses against you, that I have set before you HaChayyim and HaMavet, HaBrocha and HaKelalah; therefore choose Chayyim, that both thou and thy zera may live;

Proverbs 3:16Orekh yamim is in her right hand; 1 and in her left hand osher and kavod. 1

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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