Proverbs Chapter 9 verse 16 Holy Bible

ASV Proverbs 9:16

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither; And as for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
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BBE Proverbs 9:16

Whoever is simple, let him come in here: and to him who is without sense, she says:
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DARBY Proverbs 9:16

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. And to him that is void of understanding she saith,
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KJV Proverbs 9:16

Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
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WBT Proverbs 9:16


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WEB Proverbs 9:16

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here." As for him who is void of understanding, she says to him,
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YLT Proverbs 9:16

`Who `is' simple? let him turn aside hither.' And whoso lacketh heart -- she said to him,
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerses 16, 17. - These verses contain the invitation which Vice, in imitation of Virtue, and assuming her voice and manner, offers to the wayfarers. Verse 16. - Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither. She uses the very same words which Wisdom utters (ver. 4). The latter had addressed the simple because they were inexperienced and undecided, and might be guided aright; the former now speaks to them because they have not vet made their final choice, can still be swayed by lower considerations, and may be led astray. Such persons find it hard to distinguish between the good and the evil, the false and the true, especially when their sensual appetite is aroused and sides with the temptress. No marvel is it that such are easily deceived; for we are told that, under certain circumstances, Satan transforms himself into an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). That wanteth understanding. This is the other class addressed by Wisdom, and which Folly now solicits, urging them to follow her on the path of pleasure, promising sensual enjoyment and security.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) Whoso is simple . . .--She imitates Wisdom closely in her address: Satan, too, transforms himself into an "angel of light" (2Corinthians 11:14). Folly attracts those undecided characters who are in the right track, but have not the constancy to persevere in it; who, "in time of temptation, fall away."