Proverbs 9:1-2

Wisdom's Invitation

1 Wisdom has 1built her house, She has hewn out her seven pillars;
2 She has 2prepared her food, she has 3mixed her wine; She has also 4set 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 4

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 3:9, 10; Ephesians 2:20-22; 1 Peter 2:5
  • 2. Matthew 22:4
  • 3. Song of Songs 8:2
  • 4. Luke 14:16, 17

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit "slaughtered her slaughter"
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