Proverbs 9:6

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 9:6

BSB
Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding."
AKJV
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
CPDV
Leave behind childishness. And live and walk by the ways of prudence."
ERV
Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; and walk in the way of understanding.
NHEB
Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding."
SMT
Forsake ye the foolish, and live; and go straight in the way of understanding.

Commentary for Proverbs 9:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 9:6
Summary
Abandon foolishness and pursue knowledge
Event
Commanding abandonment of folly
Estimated Time Period
c. 10th century BC
Category
Teaching