Proverbs 9:6
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
King James Version
In Context
5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Cross References
Psalms 45:10Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;
Proverbs 4:11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
Proverbs 8:35For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
Proverbs 10:17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Matthew 7:13Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Acts 2:40And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
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 →