Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Revised Version 1895
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 maidens, she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
5Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The opening of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Proverbs 6:32He that committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: he doeth it that would destroy his own soul.
Proverbs 9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Matthew 11:25At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal 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 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 →