Proverbs 9:11

For, by me, shall be multiplied—thy days, and there be added to thee—the years of life.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 beginning of wisdom, is the reverence of Yahweh, and, the knowledge of the Holy, is understanding;

12If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself, but, if thou scoff, alone, shalt thou bear it.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 30:19I call to witness against you to-day, the heavens and the earth, that life and death, have I set before thee, the blessing and the curse,—therefore shouldest thou choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed;

Proverbs 3:16Length of days, is in her right hand, in her left, are riches and honour;

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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