Proverbs 9:4
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”Proverbs 9:4
What Does Proverbs 9:4 Mean?
Proverbs 9:4 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 9, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 9:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”Psalms 119:130“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”John 6:54“Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”Psalms 25:8“Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.”Proverbs 6:32“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.”Proverbs 8:5“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.”Proverbs 9:16“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”Matthew 11:25“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”Proverbs 1:4“To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.”Proverbs 7:7“And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,”Job 36:10“He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.”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.”Psalms 19:7“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”Proverbs 1:22“How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?”Proverbs 17:16“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”Matthew 22:9“Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.”Revelation 3:17“Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:”Revelation 22:17“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”
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