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Proverbs 9:6

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

Proverbs 9:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 9:6

Theological / Devotional

Forsake the foolish. A probably more correct literal rendering is “Forsake, O ye simple ones.” But such a construction lacks an object. Some follow the LXX, which renders the clause, “Leave folly.” Also, instead of “and live” the LXX reads, “that ye may reign forever.”

Only as men separate from the ways and the company of those who reject the appeals of their Saviour is it possible for them to live a full and satisfying life. Heeding the call of wisdom and partaking of her bread and wine give rich rewards both in this present life and in the world to come (see John 6:51).

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