Proverbs 9:4–7
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she sayth to him:
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Come, eate of my bread, and drinke of the wine, which I haue mingled.
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Forsake the foolish, and liue; and goe in the way of vnderstanding.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
He that reproueth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot.
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From verse 4
- Proverbs 6:32Rank 1 from verse 4
- Matthew 11:25Rank 2 from verse 4
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.
25¶ *At that time Iesus answered, and said, I thanke thee, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things frō the wise & prudent, & hast reueiled them vnto babes.
- Proverbs 8:5Rank 3 from verse 4
- Proverbs 9:16Rank 4 from verse 4
- Proverbs 1:22Rank 5 from verse 4
- Psalms 119:130Rank 6 from verse 4
- Psalms 19:7Rank 7 from verse 4
- Revelation 22:17Rank 8 from verse 4
17And 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.
17And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. And let him that heareth, say, Come. *And let him that is a thirst, come. And whosoeuer will, let him take the water of life freely.
- Revelation 3:17–18Rank 9 from verse 4
17Because 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:
18I 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.
17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and haue need of nothing: and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poore, and blinde, and naked.
18I counsell thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest bee rich, and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakednesse doe not appeare, and anoint thine eyes with eye salue, that thou mayest see.
From verse 5
27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
27‖Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth vnto euerlasting life, which the Sonne of man shall giue vnto you: *for him hath God the Father sealed.
- Song of Solomon 5:1Rank 2 from verse 5
1I AM come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.
1¶ ‖I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse, I haue gathered my Myrrhe with my spice, I haue eaten my honie combe with my hony, I haue drunke my wine with my milke: eate, O friends, drinke, yea drinke abundantly, O beloued!
- Jeremiah 31:12–14Rank 3 from verse 5
12Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the Lord, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
14And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the Lord.
12*Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodnesse of the LORD, for wheate, and for wine, and for oyle, and for the young of the flocke and of the herd: and their soule shall be as a watered garden, and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
13Then shall the virgine reioyce in the daunce, both yoong men and old together: for I will turne their mourning into ioy, and will comfort them, and make them reioyce from their sorrow.
14And I will satiate the soule of the priests with fatnesse, and my people shall be satisfied with goodnesse, saith the LORD.
- Proverbs 9:17Rank 4 from verse 5
- Isaiah 55:1–3Rank 5 from verse 5
1HO, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
2Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
3Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
1¶ *Ho, euery one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money: come ye, buy and eate, yea come, buy wine and milke without money, and without price.
2†Wherefore doe yee spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently vnto me, and eate ye that which is good, and let your soule delight it selfe in fatnesse.
3*Incline your eare, and come vnto me: heare, and your soule shall liue, and I will make an euerlasting couenant with you, euen the sure mercies of Dauid.
- John 6:49–58Rank 6 from verse 5
49Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.
50This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.
51I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
52The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?
53Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
55For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
56He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
57As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
58This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.
49Your fathers did eate Manna in the wildernesse, and are dead.
50This is the bread which commeth downe from heauen, that a man may eate thereof, and not die.
51I am the liuing bread, which came downe from heauen. If any man eate of this bread, he shall liue for euer: and the bread that I will giue, is my flesh, which I will giue for the life of the world.
52The Iewes therefore stroue amongst themselues, saying, How can this man giue vs his flesh to eate?
53Then Iesus sayd vnto them, Uerely, verely I say vnto you, Except yee eate the flesh of the sonne of man, and drinke his blood, yee haue no life in you.
54Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternall life, and I will raise him vp at the last day.
55For my flesh is meate indeed, and my blood is drinke indeed.
56He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
57As the liuing Father hath sent me, and I liue by the Father: so, he that eateth me, euen he shall liue by me.
58This is that bread which came downe from heauen: not as your fathers did eate Manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread, shall liue for euer.
- Matthew 26:26–28Rank 7 from verse 5
26¶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
26¶ And as they were eating, *Iesus took bread, and †blessed it, and brake it, and gaue it to the Disciples, and said, Take, eate, this is my body.
27And he tooke the cup, and gaue thankes, and gaue it to them, saying, Drinke ye all of it:
28For this is my blood of the new Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sinnes.
- Proverbs 9:2Rank 8 from verse 5
- Psalms 22:26Rank 9 from verse 5
- Psalms 22:29Rank 10 from verse 5
29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
29All they that be fat vpon earth shall eate and worship: all they that goe downe to the dust shall bow before him, and none can keepe aliue his owne soule.
From verse 6
- Proverbs 13:20Rank 1 from verse 6
- Proverbs 4:11Rank 2 from verse 6
- Luke 13:24Rank 3 from verse 6
- 2 Corinthians 6:17Rank 4 from verse 6
- Matthew 7:13–14Rank 6 from verse 6
13¶ Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
13¶ *Enter ye in at the strait gate, for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which goe in thereat:
14‖Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth vnto life, and few there be that finde it.
- Proverbs 4:14–15Rank 7 from verse 6
- Proverbs 8:35Rank 8 from verse 6
- Proverbs 9:11Rank 9 from verse 6
- Psalms 119:115Rank 10 from verse 6
- Psalms 26:4–6Rank 11 from verse 6
4I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
5I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
6I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:
4*I haue not sate with vaine persons, neither will I goe in with dissemblers.
5I haue hated the congregation of euill doers: and will not sit with the wicked.
6I will wash mine hands in innocencie: so will I compasse thine Altar, O LORD:
- Psalms 45:10Rank 12 from verse 6
- Revelation 18:4Rank 13 from verse 6
4And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.
4And I heard another voice from heauen, saying, Come out of her, my people, that yee be not partakers of her sinnes, and that yee receiue not of her plagues:
- Proverbs 10:17Rank 14 from verse 6
From verse 7
- Proverbs 15:12Rank 1 from verse 7
- Proverbs 23:9Rank 2 from verse 7
- 2 Chronicles 36:16Rank 3 from verse 7
16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his wordes, and misused his prophets, vntill the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no †remedie.
- 2 Chronicles 24:20–22Rank 4 from verse 7
20And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you.
21And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the Lord.
22Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The Lord look upon it, and require it.
20And the spirit of God †came vpon Zechariah the sonne of Iehoiada the priest, which stood aboue the people, and said vnto them: Thus saith God, Why transgresse yee the commandements of the LORD, that yee cannot prosper? Because yee haue forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you.
21And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandement of the king, in the court of the house of the LORD.
22Thus Ioash the king remembred not the kindnesse which Iehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his sonne: and when he died, he said, The LORD looke vpon it, and require it.
- 2 Chronicles 25:15–16Rank 5 from verse 7
15Wherefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?
16And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.
15Wherfore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and hee sent vnto him a Prophet, which said vnto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliuer their owne people out of thine hand?
16And it came to passe as hee talked with him, that the king said vnto him, Art thou made of the Kings counsell? forbeare; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the Prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath †determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened vnto my counsell.
- 1 Kings 18:17Rank 6 from verse 7
- 1 Kings 21:20Rank 7 from verse 7
20And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the Lord.
20And Ahab said to Eliiah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemie? And he answered, I haue found thee: because thou hast sold thy selfe to worke euill in the sight of the LORD.
- 1 Kings 22:24Rank 8 from verse 7
24But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to speak unto thee?
24But Zedekiah the sonne of Chenaanah went neere, and smote Micaiah on the cheeke, and said, *Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me, to speake vnto thee?
- 1 Kings 22:27Rank 9 from verse 7
27And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.
27And say, Thus sayth the King, Put this fellow in the prison, and feede him with bread of affliction, and with water of afflictiō, vntil I come in peace.
- Genesis 19:8–9Rank 10 from verse 7
8Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.
9And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.
8Behold now, I haue two daughters, which haue not knowen man; let mee, I pray you, bring them out vnto you, and doe ye to them, as is good in your eyes: onely vnto these men do nothing: for therefore came they vnder the shadow of my roofe.
9And they said, Stand backe. And they said againe, This one fellow came in to soiourne, and he will needs bee a Iudge: Now wil we deale worse with thee, then with them. And they pressed sore vpon the man, euen Lot, and came neere to breake the doore.
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Proverbs 9:4
Without guile; sincere or harmless; in other contexts, lacking wisdom or understanding.
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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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Sense 1: To change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change. Sense 2: One’s time or occasion in an order or succession.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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To or toward this place or direction; in “hither and thither,” this way and that.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Third-person singular present form of want, meaning to lack, be without, need, or come short of it.
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understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Proverbs 9:5
To take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away.
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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of mingle, meaning to mix or be mixed; to join or be joined with.
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Proverbs 9:6
To leave, abandon, desert, reject, renounce, cease following, or withdraw from a person, place, way, command, duty, affection, or former course.
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Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting or speaking without wisdom.
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Sense 1: As a verb, to have or continue in life; to remain alive, be restored to life, or not die. Sense 2: To dwell, abide, or continue in a place, state, relation, or manner of life. Sense 3: To subsist or be sustained by or upon what is named. Sense 4: As an adjective, alive rather than dead; or containing fire and not extinguished.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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COMBINED MEANING
understanding
1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.
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Proverbs 9:7
Corrects, censures, rebukes, or calls another to account for fault or error.
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One who mocks, scoffs at, or treats others or what is right with contempt.
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Sense 1: A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor. Sense 2: As a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. To wipe away, erase, efface, or remove from sight, writing, record, name, or remembrance. 2. A stain, blemish, disgrace, or reproach.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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9:3She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
9:3She hath sent forth her maidens; she cryeth vpon the highest places of the citie.
9:4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
9:4Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she sayth to him:
Selected passage9:5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
9:5Come, eate of my bread, and drinke of the wine, which I haue mingled.
Selected passage9:6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
9:6Forsake the foolish, and liue; and goe in the way of vnderstanding.
Selected passage9:7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
9:7He that reproueth a scorner, getteth to himselfe shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man, getteth himselfe a blot.
Selected passage9:8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9:8*Reproue not a scorner, lest hee hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and hee will loue thee.