Proverbs 9:4
Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, she sayth,
Geneva Bible 1599
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 maydens and cryeth vpon the highest places of the citie, saying,
5Come, and eate of my meate, and drinke of the wine that I haue drawen.
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The entrance into thy wordes sheweth light, and giueth vnderstanding to the simple.
Proverbs 6:32But he that committeth adulterie with a woman, he is destitute of vnderstanding: he that doeth it, destroyeth his owne soule.
Proverbs 9:16Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, shee sayth also,
Matthew 11:25At that time Iesus answered, and saide, I giue thee thankes, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and men of vnderstanding, and hast opened them vnto babes.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth, say, Come: and let him that is a thirst, come: and let whosoeuer will, take of 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 →