Proverbs 9:4 · KJV
“Whoso {is} simple, let him turn in hither: {as for} him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”
— Proverbs 9:4
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine {which} I have mingled.
Proverbs 9 — Context
She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. {her beasts: Heb. her killing}
3She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
4Whoso {is} simple, let him turn in hither: {as for} him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine {which} I have mingled.
6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Cross References
Proverbs 6:32
{But} whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he {that} doeth it destroyeth his own soul. {understanding: Heb. heart}
Proverbs 8:5
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
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 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. {law: or, doctrine} {converting: or, restoring}
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.