Thematic Bible
Proverbs 9:1 (show verse)
Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out her seven pillars:
Proverbs 9:2 (show verse)
She has killed her sacrifice; she has mingled her wine; and she has furnished her table.
Proverbs 9:3 (show verse)
She has sent forth her maidens; she cries upon the highest places of the city,
Proverbs 9:4 (show verse)
whosoever is simple, let him turn in here; as for those that lack understanding, , she saith unto him,
Proverbs 9:5 (show verse)
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Proverbs 9:6 (show verse)
Forsake that which is foolish and live and go in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 9:7 (show verse)
He that chastens a scorner brings shame unto himself, and he that chastens a wicked man brings himself a blot.
Proverbs 9:8 (show verse)
Chasten not a scorner lest he hate thee; chasten a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 9:9 (show verse)
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:10 (show verse)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Proverbs 9:11 (show verse)
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
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Proverbs 9:12 (show verse)
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
Proverbs 9:13 (show verse)
A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple and knows nothing.
Proverbs 9:14 (show verse)
For she sits at the door of her house on a seat in the high places of the city
Proverbs 9:15 (show verse)
to call to those who pass by the way, to those who straighten their ways;
Proverbs 9:16 (show verse)
Whosoever is simple, let him turn in here; and as for him that lacks understanding, she saith unto him:
Proverbs 9:17 (show verse)
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
Proverbs 9:18 (show verse)
But he does not know that the dead are there and that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.