Proverbs 9:1-2

The Way of Wisdom

1 1Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her 2seven 3pillars.
2 She has 4slaughtered her beasts; she has 5mixed her wine; she has also 6set her table.

Proverbs 9:1-2 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 9

In this chapter, Wisdom, or Christ, is represented as having built a stately house or palace for the entertainment of his guests, Pr 9:1; as having made large and suitable provisions for them, Pr 9:2; and as having sent his servants to invite them to come and partake of them, and quit all other company but his, Pr 9:3-6; When it is observed who are and who are not to be reproved, with the reasons of it, Pr 9:7-9; and what is the sum and substance of true wisdom; and what the advantages of it both here and hereafter, Pr 9:10-12; And the chapter is concluded with the description of the foolish woman, the opposite of Wisdom; who is represented as clamorous, simple, and ignorant, Pr 9:13; and plying passengers that go by her door, and inviting them in to partake of her provisions, Pr 9:14-17; the consequence of which is sure and certain death and destruction to her guests, Pr 9:18.

Cross References 6

  • 1. [Matthew 16:18; 1 Peter 2:5]; See Ephesians 2:20-22
  • 2. [Revelation 1:4]
  • 3. [1 Timothy 3:15]
  • 4. [Matthew 22:4]
  • 5. Proverbs 23:30; Song of Songs 8:2
  • 6. Psalms 23:5; [Luke 14:17]
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