Sprueche 9:13-18

13 Es ist aber ein törichtes, wildes Weib, voll Schwätzens, und weiß nichts;

14 die sitzt in der Tür ihres Hauses auf dem Stuhl, oben in der Stadt,

15 zu laden alle, die vorübergehen und richtig auf ihrem Wege wandeln:

16 "Wer unverständig ist, der mache sich hierher!", und zum Narren spricht sie:

17 "Die gestohlenen Wasser sind süß, und das verborgene Brot schmeckt wohl."

18 Er weiß aber nicht, daß daselbst Tote sind und ihre Gäste in der tiefen Grube.

Sprueche 9:13-18 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.