Proverbs 9:16 cpdv — “Whoever is little, let him turn aside to me.” And to the frenzied, she said,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Whoever is little, let him turn aside to me.” And to the frenzied, she said, "

— Proverbs 9:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 9 — Context

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A foolish and loud woman, who is full of enticements and who knows nothing at all,

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sat at the entrance of her house on a seat, in a high place of the city,

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so as to call to those who were passing by the way and continuing on their journey:

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“Whoever is little, let him turn aside to me.” And to the frenzied, she said,

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“Stolen waters are more soothing, and secret bread is more pleasant.”

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And he did not know that giants are there, and that her companions are in the depths of Hell.

Proverbs 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 9:16 say?
Proverbs 9:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Whoever is little, let him turn aside to me.” And to the frenzied, she said, ”
Where is Proverbs 9:16 in the Bible?
Proverbs 9:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 9, verse 16.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 9:16.
What translation should I read Proverbs 9:16 in?
Proverbs 9:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 9:16?
Proverbs 9:16 reads (CPDV): ““Whoever is little, let him turn aside to me.” And to the frenzied, she said, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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