Proverbs 9:11

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

כִּי־בִ֭י יִרְבּ֣וּ יָמֶ֑יךָ וְיוֹסִ֥יפוּ לְּ֝ךָ֗ שְׁנ֣וֹת חַיִּֽים׃

Transliteration

kî-bî yirbû yāmêkā wyôsîpû lkā šnôt ḥayyîm

Grammar Details

*kî-bî*: conjunction with preposition and 1st person singular suffix - for by me
*yirbû*: Qal imperfect 3rd masculine plural - they will increase/multiply
*yāmêkā*: masculine plural noun with 2nd masculine singular suffix - your days
*wyôsîpû*: conjunction with Hiphil imperfect 3rd masculine plural - and they will add
*lkā*: preposition with 2nd masculine singular suffix - to you
*šnôt*: feminine plural construct noun - years of
*ḥayyîm*: masculine plural noun - life

Word Meanings

*kî-bî*: for by me/because of me
*yirbû*: they will increase/multiply/become many
*wyôsîpû*: and they will add/increase/extend
*šnôt*: years/periods of time
*ḥayyîm*: life/living/existence

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Prov 3:16 : 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
Prov 10:27 : 27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Prov 3:2 : 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Deut 6:2 : 2 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.

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