Proverbs 9:16

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 9:16

BSB

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" she says to him who lacks judgment.

AKJV

Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: and as for him that wants understanding, she said to him,

CPDV

"Whoever is little, let him turn aside to me." And to the frenzied, she said,

ERV

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

NHEB

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." as for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

SMT

Who is simple, he shall turn aside here: and he wanting heart, and she said to him,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 9:16

WhosoissimpleH6612lethimturninH5493VerbhitherandasforhimthatwantethH2638Adjective understandingH3820Noun MasculineshesaithH559Verbtohim

Commentary for Proverbs 9:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 9:16

Summary

Foolish woman offers enticement to inexperienced

Event

Tempting the simple-minded

Estimated Time Period

c. 10th century BC