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Proverbs 9
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901
WEB
World English Bible · 2000
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890
1Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:
1Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:
1Wisdom hath built her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars;
2She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; She hath also furnished her table:
2She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; She hath also furnished her table:
2she hath slaughtered her cattle, she hath mingled her wine, she hath also prepared her table;
3She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:
3She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:
3she hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the summits of the high places of the city,
4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. To him that is void of understanding, she saith,
5Come, eat ye of my bread, And drink of the wine which I have mingled.
5Come, eat ye of my bread, And drink of the wine which I have mingled.
5Come, eat ye of my bread, and drink of the wine that I have mingled.
6Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
6Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
6Forsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence.
7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
7He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling; And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
7He that instructeth a scorner getteth to himself shame; and he that reproveth a wicked [man] [getteth] to himself a blot.
8Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
8Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; reprove a wise [man], and he will love thee.
9Giveinstructionto a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
9Giveinstructionto a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
9Impart to a wise [man], and he will become yet wiser; teach a righteous [man], and he will increase learning.
10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence.
11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee.
12If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
12If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.
12If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
13 The foolish woman is clamorous; She is simple, and knoweth nothing.
13The foolish woman is clamorous; She is simple, and knoweth nothing.
13The foolish woman is clamorous; she is stupid, and knoweth nothing.
14And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,
14And she sitteth at the door of her house, On a seat in the high places of the city,
14And she sitteth at the entry of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
15To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:
15To call to them that pass by, Who go right on their ways:
15to call passers-by who go right on their ways:
16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. And to him that is void of understanding she saith,