Proverbs 9:11
For by me your days shall be multiplied, and the years of your life shall be increased.
Updated King James Version
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 fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
12If you be wise, you shall be wise for yourself: but if you scorn, you alone shall bear it.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 30:19I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your seed may live:
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand 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 →