Proverbs 9:11

11 For through wisdom[a] your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:11 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
English Standard Version (ESV)
11 For by me your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
New Living Translation (NLT)
11 Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.
The Message Bible (MSG)
11 It's through me, Lady Wisdom, that your life deepens, and the years of your life ripen.
American Standard Version (ASV)
11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
11 You will live longer because of me, and years will be added to your life.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
11 For by Wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
11 Through me, you will live a long time. Years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 9:11 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 9:11

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 long life to her followers. She is a tree of life unto them, the author and giver of spiritual and eternal life; by means of her bread and her wine spiritual life is maintained, promoted, and preserved; and length of days, for ever and ever, is the gift of her right hand; see ( Proverbs 3:16 Proverbs 3:18 ) . The Targum is,

``for by it thy days shall be multiplied;''
which seems to refer it to the fear of the Lord, the beginning of wisdom, in ( Proverbs 9:10 ) , to which long life is attributed; see ( Proverbs 10:27 ) ; and the years of thy life shall be increased;
or, "they shall add years of life to thee" F15; wisdom and understanding, the fear of the Lord, and the knowledge of the Holy; if not in this world, yet in the world to come, which will be without end.
FOOTNOTES:

F15 (Myyx twnv Kl wpyowy) "et addent tibi annos vitae", Baynus, Cocceius.

Proverbs 9:11 In-Context

9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
13 Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Genesis 15:15; S Deuteronomy 11:21; S Proverbs 3:1-2; Proverbs 3:16; Proverbs 10:27

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Septuagint, Syriac and Targum; Hebrew "me"
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