Proverbs 9:11 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 9:11

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 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

11. (Compare Proverbs 3:16-18; Proverbs 4:10). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 9:1-18

C. Wisdom and folly contrasted ch. 9This chapter contrasts wisdom and folly in a very symmetrical structure. Proverbs 9:1-6 correspond to Proverbs 9:13-18 remarkably. This chiastic form of presentation sets off the central verses (Proverbs 9:7-12) as the most important in the chapter. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 9:7-12

2. The open or closed mind 9:7-12People do not usually live or die because of only one decision. They develop a pattern of life that ends in either death or life. This section helps us see the outcome of these styles of life. If a person is open to God and teachable, he will become wise, but if he does not accept this instruction and closes his mind, he becomes a fool.The person who tries to help a fool by correcting him will get no honor from the fool. The fool’s folly has closed his mind to... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 9:1-18

The RivalsFolly 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 of Hercules,’ which related how the hero, at the beginning of his career, was accosted by two fair women, Virtue and Vice, who would have him tread, one the rough, the other the flowery way.1-6. Wisdom’s invitation.1. The word Wisdom is in the plural, to indicate her variety and perfection. She has a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 9:11

(11) 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 worth living are to be gained. (Comp. Proverbs 3:2.) read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 9:1-18

CHAPTER 10TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITYProverbs 9:1-18, Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Proverbs 4:1-27AFTER the lengthened contrast between the vicious woman and Wisdom in chapters 7 and 8, the introduction of the book closes with a little picture which is intended to repeat and sum up all that has gone before. It is a peroration, simple, graphic, and beautiful.There is a kind of competition between Wisdom and Folly, between Righteousness and Sin, between... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 9:1-18

CHAPTER 9 1. The invitation of Wisdom (Proverbs 9:1-12 ) 2. The contrast with Folly. (Proverbs 9:13-18 ) Proverbs 9:1-12 . The first section of Proverbs closeth with a contrast of Wisdom and Folly, both personified. The one, our Lord, the other under the symbol of a foolish woman. Wisdom sends forth her invitation after her house is built and the feast is spread. It reminds us of the parable of the great supper (Luke 14:1-35 ). Here too is the gracious invitation, “Come, eat of my bread... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 9:1-18

In these chapters we have a public discourse of Wisdom (personified) (chap. 8), and what Lange describes as an allegorical exhibition of the call of men to a choice of wisdom of folly (chap. 9). It is really our Lord Jesus Christ putting forth this voice (Proverbs 8:1 ), and crying unto men at the gates of the city (Proverbs 8:4-5 ). It is He who speaks the excellent things (Proverbs 8:6 ), and on whose lips wickedness is an abomination (Proverbs 8:7 ). Of Him alone can it be predicted that... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 9:1-18

Wisdom and Folly Proverbs 9:0 Two women make their appeal in this chapter. One is Wisdom, the other is the foolish woman. So the broad distinction between wisdom and folly is consistently sustained. There are no half-wise people, no half-foolish people; the virgins are wise or foolish, bad or good, angels from heaven or spectres from hell. Wisdom has a festival prepared. We have seen in Exodus 24:0 that when the elders of Israel were favoured with the vision of the Almighty "they did eat and... read more