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Proverbs 9:16

Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, shee sayth also,

Proverbs 9:16 · Geneva Bible

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Proverbs 9:16 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here.” As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,

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In context

13 A foolish woman is troublesome: she is ignorant, and knoweth nothing.

14 But she sitteth at the doore of her house on a seate in the hie places of the citie,

15 To call them that passe by the way, that go right on their way, saying,

16 Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisedome, shee sayth also,

17 Stollen waters are sweete, and hid bread is pleasant.

18 But he knoweth not, that ye dead are there, and that her ghestes are in the depth of hell.

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