Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Proverbs 9:4 in other translations
| BSB | “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment. |
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| WEB | “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him, |
| ASV | Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him, |
| YLT | ‘Who is simple? let him turn aside hither.' Whoso lacketh heart: she hath said to him, |
| DARBY | Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith, |
| BBE | Whoever is simple, let him come in here; and to him who has no sense, she says: |
| Webster | Whoever is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, |
What does Proverbs 9:4 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 9:4-6
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 9:1-12
Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people are admitted, and by which nourishment is given here to those that believe in him, as well as mansions in heaven hereafter. The ministers of the gospel go forth to invite the guests. The call is general, and shuts out none that do not shut out themselves. Our Saviour came, not to call the righteous, but sinners; not the wise in their own eyes, who say they see. We…
Proverbs 9:4 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Proverbs 9:4
- Proverbs 6:32
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
- Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
- Proverbs 8:5
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
- Proverbs 9:16
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
- Revelation 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
- Psalms 19:7
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
- Revelation 3:17-18
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
- Proverbs 1:22
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
- Psalms 119:130
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
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Context
- Proverbs 9:3
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
- Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
- Proverbs 9:5
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Proverbs 9:4 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Cualquiera simple, venga acá. A los faltos de cordura dijo: |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Qui est simple? qu’il se retire ici. À celui qui est dépourvu de sens, elle dit: |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | "Wer ist einfältig? er wende sich hierher!" Zu den Unverständigen spricht sie: |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Si quis est parvulus, veniat ad me. Et insipientibus locuta est: |