Proverbs 9:11
What does Proverbs 9:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 9:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For by me do thy days multiply, And added to thee are years of life.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For by me shall thy days be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 3:2
For length of days, and years of life, And peace, will they add to thee.
- Deuteronomy 6:2
that thou mightest fear Jehovah 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.
- Proverbs 3:16
Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
- Proverbs 10:27
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
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