Proverbs 9
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1Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
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2She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.
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3She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
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4Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
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5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
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6Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
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7He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
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8Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
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9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
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11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
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12If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
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13A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
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14For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
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15To call passengers who go right on their ways:
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16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
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17Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
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18But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
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Proverbs 9:1
Matthew 16:18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build m...Galatians 2:9And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace...Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ him...1 Corinthians 3:9For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s bui...1 Peter 2:5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, t...
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Isaiah 25:6¶ And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of f...Proverbs 9:5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.Matthew 22:3And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and th...Proverbs 23:30They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.Luke 14:16Then said he unto him,A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
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Proverbs 9:14For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the ci...Proverbs 8:1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?Matthew 22:3And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and th...Psalms 68:11The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.Proverbs 1:20¶ Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
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Proverbs 6:32But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth...Proverbs 9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understandi...Proverbs 8:5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.Matthew 11:25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said,I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven an...Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD i...
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John 6:27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto e...Song of Solomon 5:1I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my...Proverbs 9:17Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.Jeremiah 31:12Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow togethe...Psalms 22:29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to...
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Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be d...Proverbs 4:11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.Luke 13:24¶Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to e...2 Corinthians 6:17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touc...Proverbs 9:11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be incre...
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Proverbs 15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.Proverbs 23:9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.2 Chronicles 25:15Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto hi...2 Chronicles 36:16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his p...2 Chronicles 24:20And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which...
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Psalms 141:5Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it s...Proverbs 13:18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regarde...Proverbs 23:9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.Proverbs 15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.Matthew 7:6¶ Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before...
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Proverbs 1:5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding sha...Matthew 13:11He answered and said unto them,Because it is given unto you to know the mysterie...1 John 5:13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God;...Proverbs 25:12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon...1 John 2:20But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
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Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all t...Job 28:28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depar...Proverbs 1:7¶ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom a...Ecclesiastes 12:13¶ Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his command...Proverbs 2:5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
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Proverbs 10:27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be short...Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.Proverbs 3:2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.Deuteronomy 6:2That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his comma...
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Job 22:2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto hims...Ezekiel 18:20The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the...2 Peter 3:3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking aft...Job 22:21Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto the...Proverbs 16:26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
Cross References
Proverbs 9:1
Matthew 16:18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build m...Galatians 2:9And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace...Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ him...1 Corinthians 3:9For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s bui...1 Peter 2:5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, t...
Proverbs 9:2
Isaiah 25:6¶ And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of f...Proverbs 9:5Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.Matthew 22:3And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and th...Proverbs 23:30They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.Luke 14:16Then said he unto him,A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
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Proverbs 9:14For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the ci...Proverbs 8:1Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?Matthew 22:3And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and th...Psalms 68:11The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.Proverbs 1:20¶ Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
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Proverbs 6:32But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth...Proverbs 9:16Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understandi...Proverbs 8:5O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.Matthew 11:25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said,I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven an...Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD i...
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John 6:27Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto e...Song of Solomon 5:1I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my...Proverbs 9:17Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.Jeremiah 31:12Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow togethe...Psalms 22:29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to...
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Proverbs 13:20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be d...Proverbs 4:11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.Luke 13:24¶Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to e...2 Corinthians 6:17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touc...Proverbs 9:11For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be incre...
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Proverbs 15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.Proverbs 23:9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.2 Chronicles 25:15Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto hi...2 Chronicles 36:16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his p...2 Chronicles 24:20And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which...
Proverbs 9:8
Psalms 141:5Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it s...Proverbs 13:18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regarde...Proverbs 23:9Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.Proverbs 15:12A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.Matthew 7:6¶ Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before...
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Proverbs 1:5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding sha...Matthew 13:11He answered and said unto them,Because it is given unto you to know the mysterie...1 John 5:13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God;...Proverbs 25:12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon...1 John 2:20But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
Proverbs 9:10
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all t...Job 28:28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depar...Proverbs 1:7¶ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom a...Ecclesiastes 12:13¶ Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his command...Proverbs 2:5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 9:11
Proverbs 10:27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be short...Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.Proverbs 3:2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.Deuteronomy 6:2That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his comma...
Proverbs 9:12
Job 22:2Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto hims...Ezekiel 18:20The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the...2 Peter 3:3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking aft...Job 22:21Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto the...Proverbs 16:26He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.