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

• 1. 9:1 [Matt. 16:18; 1 Pet. 2:5]; See Eph. 2:20-22
• 2. 9:1 [Rev. 1:4]
• 3. 9:1 [1 Tim. 3:15]
• 4. 9:2 [Matt. 22:4]
• 5. 9:2 ch. 23:30; Song 8:2
• 6. 9:2 Ps. 23:5; [Luke 14:17]