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 · 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For by me your days will be increased, and the years of your life will be long.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For by me do thy days multiply, And added to thee are years of life.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For by me shall thy days be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.

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.

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