Proverbs 9:4
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!"As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
New Heart English 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 has sent out her maidens.She cries from the highest places of the city:
5"Come, eat some of my bread,Drink some of the wine which I have mixed!
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The entrance of your words gives light.It gives understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 6:32He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding.He who does it destroys his own soul.
Proverbs 9:16"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here."as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.
Revelation 22:17The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" He who hears, lethim say, "Come!" He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, 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 →