Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Cross-reference
Proverbs 9:16 has Folly echo the exact same invitation—'Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!'—contrasting wisdom’s true offer.
Proverbs 8:5 directly echoes the same call: 'O simple ones, learn prudence' — reinforcing Wisdom's invitation to the simple.
In Proverbs 1:4, wisdom's goal is to give prudence to the simple, directly echoing the invitation here to those lacking sense.
Proverbs 7:7 describes a simple young man lacking sense, illustrating the very audience wisdom calls in this verse.
Proverbs 17:16 questions a fool buying wisdom when he lacks sense, contrasting with wisdom's free offer to the simple here.
Proverbs 1:22 addresses the simple ones directly—calling them to stop loving simplicity, similar to Wisdom’s invitation in 9:4.
Revelation 22:17 echoes the same open invitation: 'Let the one who is thirsty come' — the Spirit and Bride call like Wisdom.
In Matthew 22:9, the king invites everyone to the wedding feast, mirroring wisdom's open call to the simple.
James 1:5 promises wisdom generously to those who ask, aligning with wisdom's invitation here to those who lack it.
Psalm 119:130 describes God's words giving light and 'understanding to the simple' — similar to Wisdom's offer of insight.
Matthew 11:25 has Jesus thanking the Father for revealing truth to 'little children' — paralleling Wisdom's call to the simple.
Psalm 14:2 describes God looking for those who understand and seek Him — the simple are those who lack understanding but are invited to seek.
Psalm 19:7 says the law revives the soul and 'makes wise the simple' — showing another way the simple gain wisdom.
Revelation 3:17 exposes the Laodiceans as 'wretched, poor, blind, naked' while thinking they are rich — contrasting the simple who recognize their need.
Revelation 3:18 offers counsel to buy gold and white garments — an invitation to true riches, mirroring Wisdom's invitation to the simple.