King James Version
Proverbs 9:5 in the King James Version says “Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.”
Proverbs 9:5 · KJV
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of my bread”
H3899food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
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