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Proverbs 9:16

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

Proverbs 9:16 · Webster 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] clamorous: [she is] simple, and knoweth nothing.

14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

15 To call passengers who go right on their ways:

16 Whoever [is] simple, let him turn in hither: and [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread [eaten] in secret is pleasant.

18 But he knoweth not that the dead [are] there; [and that] her guests [are] in the depths of hell.

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