Proverbs 9:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 9:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 9:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 9:16 — KJV
“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”
— Proverbs 9:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 9:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 9:16
“Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:16: whoso, simple, let
“And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past; in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:16: whoso, let, hither
“And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all the people go up; but let about two or three thousand men go up and smite Ai; and make not all the people to labour thither; for they are but few. about...: Heb. about two thousand men, or, about three thousand men”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:16: let, turn, hither
“These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:16: whoso, let, hither
“Now therefore go to, proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, Whosoever is fearful and afraid, let him return and depart early from mount Gilead. And there returned of the people twenty and two thousand; and there remained ten thousand.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 9:16: whoso, let, turn
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