Proverbs 9:11

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

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.

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Proverbs 9:11 In-Context

9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

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

12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; but if thou be a scorner, thou alone shall bear it.

13 A foolish woman is clamorous; she is simple and knoweth nothing.