Proverbs 9:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. ”

• Proverbs 9:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

  Proverbs 9. The Invitations of Wisdom and Folly Contrasted. This section closes with a couple of graphic pictures of Wisdom and Folly personified, each bidding for the attention of the passers-by w...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

  be multiplied . become great [in importance or usefulness]. Not necessarily "many" in number. shall be increased: i.e. in importance. Not necessarily in number. See note on Proverbs 3:16 .

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

  For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. For by me thy days shall be multiplied - Vice shortens human life, by a necessity of consequence: and by the same...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

  For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. A cogent reason why...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

  The Rivals Folly and Wisdom invite guests to their respective houses. The consequences of accepting either of the two invitations are described. We are reminded of the Greek parable, 'The choice o...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

  For by me thy days shall be multiplied ... — The connection of this verse with the preceding one is as follows: — It is true wisdom to fear and know God, for thus length of years and life that is wo...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

  CHAPTER 10 TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITY Proverbs 9:1-18 , Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Proverbs 4:1-27 AFTER the lengthened contrast between the vi...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

  Two Contrasted Invitations Proverbs 9:1-18 There is an age-long competition between Wisdom and Folly, Virtue and Vice. The palace of Wisdom is very attractive-well built and well furnished. It...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

  The last address is a contrast between wisdom and folly. Each is personified as a woman calling to youth. Wisdom has builded her house, and spread her feast in the high places of the city. She calls...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

  He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Giv...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

  For by me thy days shall be multiplied ,.... These are the words of Wisdom, and contain a reason and argument why her call and advice in the preceding verses should be listened unto, since she gives...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

  For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. Ver. 11. For by me thy days. ] This verse depends upon Proverbs 9:6 . See Trapp on " Pro 9:7 " Those that...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  The fear of the Lord , &c. The very first, and, indeed, the principal thing which is to be instilled into all men's minds, (without which they will make no progress in true wisdom,) is a serious...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

  The Invitation of Wisdom.       1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:   2 She hath killed her...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

  No text from Poole on this verse.

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

  The Contrast Between The Scorner, Who Does Not Like Reproof, And The Wise Man Who Heeds It, (a warning to the naive), Centred Round The Fear Of YHWH ( Proverbs 9:7-12 ). The prologue initially beg...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

  CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 9:1 . Wisdom , in the plural, as in chap. Proverbs 1:20 , to express excellence and dignity. Proverbs 9:2 . She hath mingled her wine . Some commentators understand...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  Proverbs 9:1 . Wisdom hath builded her house. This chapter opens with a sublime allegory. We see the princess, the mother of angels and men, enthroned in her temple, “the church which is the pilla...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

  For by Me thy days shall be multiplied. Of the wisdom of being religious No desire is so deeply implanted in our nature as that of preserving and prolonging our life. Life and health are the fo...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

  EXPOSITION Proverbs 9:1-20 15. Fifteenth admonitory discourse, containing in a parabolic form an invitation of Wisdom ( Proverbs 9:1-20 ), and that of her rival Folly ( Proverbs 9:13-20 )...

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• Proverbs 9:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

  The Banquet of Wisdom

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• Proverbs 9:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  Deuteronomy 6:2 ; Proverbs 10:27 ; Proverbs 3:16 ; Proverbs 3:2

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