Proverbs 9:6
King James Version (KJV)
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
In context
4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 9:6 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
- WEB World English Bible
- Leave your simple ways, and live. Walk in the way of understanding.”
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Forsake ye, the simple, and live, And be happy in the way of understanding.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Forsake follies and live, and go in the way of intelligence.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.