Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in here: as for him that wants understanding, she says to him,
Updated King James Version
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 has sent forth her maidens: she cries upon the highest places of the city,
5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Cross References
Psalms 119:130The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding unto the simple.
Proverbs 6:32But whoso commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding: he that does it destroys his own soul.
Proverbs 9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn in here: and as for him that wants understanding, she says to him,
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit (o. pneuma) and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is thirsty come. And whosoever 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 →