Devine Scripture

Proverbs 9:11

Proverbs chapter 9 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.

Context

v.10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

v.11This passage

v.12If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

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.