Proverbs 9:16
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”Proverbs 9:16
What Does Proverbs 9:16 Mean?
Proverbs 9:16 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 9, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 9:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 6:18“Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.”Proverbs 22:3“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.”Psalms 14:2“The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.”Proverbs 9:4“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”Proverbs 7:7“And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,”Genesis 39:10“And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”Proverbs 6:32“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.”Proverbs 12:11“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”John 2:10“And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.”
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