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Proverbs 9:16
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.
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Christian Standard Bible®
“Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!”To the one who lacks sense, she says,
“Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!”To the one who lacks sense, she says,
Hebrew Names Version
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
King James Version
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
English Standard Version
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" And to him who lacks sense she says,
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" And to him who lacks sense she says,
New American Standard Bible
"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," And to him who lacks understanding she says,
"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," And to him who lacks understanding she says,
New Century Version
She says to those who are uneducated, "Come in here, you foolish people!
She says to those who are uneducated, "Come in here, you foolish people!
Amplified Bible
"Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!" And to him who lacks understanding (common sense), she says,
"Whoever is naive or inexperienced, let him turn in here!" And to him who lacks understanding (common sense), she says,
World English Bible
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
Geneva Bible (1587)
Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, shee sayth also,
Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, shee sayth also,
Legacy Standard Bible
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here,"And to him who lacks a heart of wisdom she says,
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here,"And to him who lacks a heart of wisdom she says,
Berean Standard Bible
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" To him who lacks judgment she says:
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" To him who lacks judgment she says:
Contemporary English Version
"If you are stupid, come on inside!" And to every fool she says,
"If you are stupid, come on inside!" And to every fool she says,
Complete Jewish Bible
"Whoever is unsure of himself, turn in here!" To someone weak-willed she says,
"Whoever is unsure of himself, turn in here!" To someone weak-willed she says,
Darby Translation
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. And to him that is void of understanding she saith,
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. And to him that is void of understanding she saith,
Easy-to-Read Version
"Whoever needs instruction, come." She invites all the simple people and says,
"Whoever needs instruction, come." She invites all the simple people and says,
George Lamsa Translation
She says, He who is simple, let him come to me; and as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
She says, He who is simple, let him come to me; and as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
Good News Translation
"Come in, ignorant people!" To the foolish she says,
"Come in, ignorant people!" To the foolish she says,
Lexham English Bible
"Whoever is simple, may he turn here!" As for he who lacks sense, she says to him,
"Whoever is simple, may he turn here!" As for he who lacks sense, she says to him,
Literal Translation
The simple one, let him turn in here; and to the one lacking heart, she says to him,
The simple one, let him turn in here; and to the one lacking heart, she says to him,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Who so is ignoraunt (sayeth she) let him come hither, and to the vnwyse she sayeth:
Who so is ignoraunt (sayeth she) let him come hither, and to the vnwyse she sayeth:
American Standard Version
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Bible in Basic English
Whoever is simple, let him come in here: and to him who is without sense, she says:
Whoever is simple, let him come in here: and to him who is without sense, she says:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
'Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; and as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him:
'Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; and as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him:
King James Version (1611)
Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: and as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she saith to him;
Who so is simple, let him turne in hither: and as for him that wanteth vnderstanding, she saith to him;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Who so is ignoraunt [sayeth she] let hym come hyther: and to the vnwyse she saith,
Who so is ignoraunt [sayeth she] let hym come hyther: and to the vnwyse she saith,
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
saying, Whoso is most senseless of you, let him turn aside to me; and I exhort those that want prudence, saying,
saying, Whoso is most senseless of you, let him turn aside to me; and I exhort those that want prudence, saying,
English Revised Version
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Who is a litil man `of wit; bowe he to me. And sche spak to a coward,
Who is a litil man `of wit; bowe he to me. And sche spak to a coward,
Update Bible Version
Whoever is simple, let him turn in here; And as for him that is void of understanding, she says to him,
Whoever is simple, let him turn in here; And as for him that is void of understanding, she says to him,
Webster's Bible Translation
Whoever [is] simple, let him turn in hither: and [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Whoever [is] simple, let him turn in hither: and [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
New King James Version
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here"; And as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here"; And as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
New Living Translation
"Come in with me," she urges the simple. To those who lack good judgment, she says,
"Come in with me," she urges the simple. To those who lack good judgment, she says,
New Life Bible
"Whoever is easy to fool, let him turn in here!" She says to the one without understanding,
"Whoever is easy to fool, let him turn in here!" She says to the one without understanding,
New Revised Standard
"You who are simple, turn in here!" And to those without sense she says,
"You who are simple, turn in here!" And to those without sense she says,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Whoso is simple, let him turn aside hither, and, as for him that lacketh sense, she saith to him:
Whoso is simple, let him turn aside hither, and, as for him that lacketh sense, she saith to him:
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that is a little one, let him turn to me. And to the fool she said:
He that is a little one, let him turn to me. And to the fool she said:
Revised Standard Version
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" And to him who is without sense she says,
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" And to him who is without sense she says,
Young's Literal Translation
`Who [is] simple? let him turn aside hither.' And whoso lacketh heart -- she said to him,
`Who [is] simple? let him turn aside hither.' And whoso lacketh heart -- she said to him,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," And to him who lacks understanding she says,
"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," And to him who lacks understanding she says,
Contextual Overview
13 The woman called Folly is brash, she is naive and does not know anything. 14 So she sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15 calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way. 16 "Whoever is simple, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding. 17 "Stolen waters are sweet, and food obtained in secret is pleasant!" 18 But they do not realize that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Proverbs 9:4
Reciprocal: Genesis 39:10 - as she spake Psalms 14:2 - any Proverbs 1:22 - ye simple Proverbs 6:32 - destroyeth Proverbs 7:7 - void Proverbs 12:11 - he that followeth Proverbs 22:3 - the simple John 2:10 - but 1 Corinthians 6:18 - Flee
Cross-References
Genesis 9:3
You may eat any moving thing that lives. As I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
You may eat any moving thing that lives. As I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
Genesis 9:4
But you must not eat meat with its life (that is, its blood) in it.
But you must not eat meat with its life (that is, its blood) in it.
Genesis 9:8
God said to Noah and his sons,
God said to Noah and his sons,
Genesis 9:9
"Look! I now confirm my covenant with you and your descendants after you
"Look! I now confirm my covenant with you and your descendants after you
Genesis 9:10
and with every living creature that is with you, including the birds, the domestic animals, and every living creature of the earth with you, all those that came out of the ark with you—every living creature of the earth.
and with every living creature that is with you, including the birds, the domestic animals, and every living creature of the earth with you, all those that came out of the ark with you—every living creature of the earth.
Genesis 9:11
I confirm my covenant with you: Never again will all living things be wiped out by the waters of a flood; never again will a flood destroy the earth."
I confirm my covenant with you: Never again will all living things be wiped out by the waters of a flood; never again will a flood destroy the earth."
Genesis 9:21
When he drank some of the wine, he got drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.
When he drank some of the wine, he got drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.
Genesis 9:22
Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father's nakedness and told his two brothers who were outside.
Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father's nakedness and told his two brothers who were outside.
Genesis 17:7
I will confirm my covenant as a perpetual covenant between me and you. It will extend to your descendants after you throughout their generations. I will be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
I will confirm my covenant as a perpetual covenant between me and you. It will extend to your descendants after you throughout their generations. I will be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
Genesis 17:13
They must indeed be circumcised, whether born in your house or bought with money. The sign of my covenant will be visible in your flesh as a permanent reminder.
They must indeed be circumcised, whether born in your house or bought with money. The sign of my covenant will be visible in your flesh as a permanent reminder.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither,.... The harlot's house, Popish chapels and churches. She uses the same form of words that Wisdom does, Proverbs 9:4; having a form of godliness, a show of religion, but without the power of it; her priests are wolves in sheep's clothing, and speak lies in hypocrisy: and such that she fixes upon as proper persons to work on are the simple, the credulous and unwary; who are not on their guard, and are easily persuaded and imposed on;
and [as for] him that wanteth understanding; is not well grounded in the principles of Christianity he professes; has not a spiritual and experimental understanding of them:
she saith to him; addresses him in such language as follows:
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 9:16. Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither — FOLLY or PLEASURE here personified, uses the very same expressions as employed by Wisdom, Proverbs 9:4. Wisdom says, "Let the simple turn in to me." No, says Folly, "Let the simple turn in to me." If he turn in to Wisdom, his folly shall be taken away and he shall become wise; if he turn in to Folly, his darkness will be thickened, and his folly will remain.
Wisdom sets up her school to instruct the ignorant:
Folly sets her school up next door, to defeat the designs of Wisdom.
Thus the saying of the satirist appears to be verified: -
"Wherever God erects a house of prayer,
The devil surely builds a chapel there.
And it is found upon examination,
The latter has the larger congregation."
DE FOE.
