Proverbs 9:11 · KJV
“For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.”
— Proverbs 9:11
The fear of the LORD {is} the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy {is} understanding.
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but {if} thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear {it}.
Proverbs 9 — Context
Give {instruction} to a wise {man}, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just {man}, and he will increase in learning.
10The fear of the LORD {is} the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy {is} understanding.
11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but {if} thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear {it}.
13A foolish woman {is} clamorous: {she is} simple, and knoweth nothing.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. {prolongeth: Heb. addeth}
Proverbs 3:2
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. {long...: Heb. years of life}
Proverbs 3:16
Length of days {is} in her right hand; {and} in her left hand riches and honour.
Deuteronomy 6:2
That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.