Proverbs 9:4

Translations

Modern

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Traditional

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

Literal

“Who is simple? Let him turn in here!” To the lacking of heart, she says to him:

Latin

Si quis est parvulus, veniat ad me. Et insipientibus locuta est:

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English

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Notes

Proverbs 9:4

Wisdom appeals mainly to those who are naive and lack good judgment because they have not yet chosen between wisdom and foolishness. See Proverbs 9:16, where Foolishness copies and then distorts Wisdom's words.

Proverbs 9:1–6

In Proverbs 9:13–18, a competing invitation challenges this offer to join Wisdom for a lavish meal.

Proverbs 8:1–9:18

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)
The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.

Theme notes and profiles

The Choice of Life or Death

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The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

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