Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither, as for him that lacketh sense, she saith to him—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
3hath sent forth her maidens, She crieth aloud, upon the tops of the heights of the city:
5Come, feed on my food, and drink of the wine I have mingled;
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The opening of thy words, sheddeth light, Giving understanding to the simple.
Proverbs 6:32He that committeth adultery with a woman, lacketh sense, A destroyer of his own life, is he that doeth it;
Proverbs 9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn aside hither, and, as for him that lacketh sense, she saith to him:
Matthew 11:25In that season, answered Jesus, and said—I openly give praise unto thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,—in that thou hast hid these things from the wise and discerning, and hast revealed them unto babes;
Revelation 22:17And, the Spirit and the Bride, say—Come! and, he that heareth, let him say—Come! and, he that is athirst, let him come,—he that will, let him 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 →