King James Version
Proverbs 9:6 in the King James Version says “Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.”
Proverbs 9:6 · KJV
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.
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and go”
H833to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, prosper
“in the way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
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