Proverbs 9:16

What does Proverbs 9:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 9:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Whoever is simple, let him come in here: and to him who is without sense, she says:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`Who <FI>is<Fi> simple? let him turn aside hither.' And whoso lacketh heart--she said to him,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He that is a little one, let him turn to me. And to the fool she said:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. And to him that is void of understanding she saith,

Context

v.15To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:

v.16This passage

v.17Stolen waters are sweet, And breadeatenin secret is pleasant.

Cross references

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  • Proverbs 9:4

    Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,

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