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These verses seem somewhat to interrupt the continuity of the
invitation which Wisdom utters. The order of thought is, however,
this: “I speak to you, the simple, the open ones, for you have yet
ears...
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CHAPTER 9
_ 1. The invitation of Wisdom (Proverbs 9:1)_
2. The contrast with Folly. (Proverbs 9:13)
Proverbs 9:1. The first section of Proverbs closeth with a contrast of
Wisdom and Folly, both pers...
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PROVERBS 9. THE INVITATIONS OF WISDOM AND FOLLY CONTRASTED. This
section closes with a couple of graphic pictures of Wisdom and Folly
personified, each bidding for the attention of the passers-by with...
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REPROVE NOT. SCORNER, &C. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 37:2); the
Prophet (2 Chronicles 25:16); Jews (Isaiah 36:21); the Baptist (Ma
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There is some abruptness in the introduction of these verses, which
seem to interrupt the even flow of the invitation given by Wisdom. The
majority of commentators regard them as the justification off...
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CHAPTER 9
TEXT Proverbs 9:1-9
1.
Wisdom hath builded her house;
She hath hewn out her seven pillars:
2.
She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine;
She hath also furnished her table:...
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Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he
will love thee.
REPROVE NOT A SCORNER, LEST HE HATE THEE. The "Gospel" is indeed to
be "preached unto every creature" (), and min...
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THE RIVALS
Folly and Wisdom invite guests to their respective houses. The
consequences of accepting either of the two invitations are described.
We are reminded of the Greek parable, 'The choice of H...
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LESSONS ABOUT WISDOM
PROVERBS
_KEITH SIMONS_
CHAPTER 9
Solomon’s last, great lesson to his son is almost complete. Perhaps
Solomon paused here. Maybe he thought about whether he had taught
enough...
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Perhaps, you think that you are wise. Here is a test for you. A wise
man loves the person who corrects him. A wise man learns from the
person who sees his (the wise man’s) errors. If you love such a
p...
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אַל ־תֹּ֣וכַח לֵ֭ץ פֶּן
־יִשְׂנָאֶ֑ךָּ הֹוכַ֥ח...
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CHAPTER 10
TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITY
Proverbs 9:1, Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with
Prove
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TWO CONTRASTED INVITATIONS
Proverbs 9:1-18
There is an age-long competition between Wisdom and Folly, Virtue and
Vice. The palace of Wisdom is very attractive-well built and well
furnished. It is...
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The last address is a contrast between wisdom and folly. Each is
personified as a woman calling to youth. Wisdom has builded her house,
and spread her feast in the high places of the city. She calls t...
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Reprove not a (h) scorner, lest he shall hate thee: rebuke a wise man,
and he will love thee.
(h) Meaning them who are incorrigible, which Christ calls dogs and
swine: or he speaks this in comparison...
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He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that
rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner,
lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Give...
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THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 9.
There are two very distinct parts in this book. The first nine Chapter
s, which give the great general principles; and the proverbs, properly
so...
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REPROVE NOT A SCORNER, LEST HE HATE THEE,.... For wicked men are apt
to hate those that publicly rebuke them, Amos 5:10. Hence minister's
of the word are of all men most hated; though this also should...
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Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he
will love thee.
Ver. 8. _Reprove not a scorner._] See my "Commonplace of Admonition."
Look how dogs prefer loathsome carrion before...
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_Reprove not a scorner_ An incorrigible sinner, who despises and
scornfully rejects the means of amendment. Thus physicians deny physic
to persons in a desperate condition; _lest he hate thee_ Whereby...
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1-12 Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people are admitted,
and by which nourishment is given here to those that believe in him,
as well as mansions in heaven hereafter. The ministers of th...
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REPROVE NOT A SCORNER; an obstinate and incorrigible sinner, who
scornfully rejects and despiseth the means of amendment. Thus
physicians deny physic to persons in desperate condition. LEST HE HATE
TH...
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Proverbs 9:8 correct H3198 (H8686) scoffer H3887 (H8801) hate H8130
(H8799) Rebuke H3198 (H8685) wise...
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THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE SCORNER, WHO DOES NOT LIKE REPROOF, AND THE
WISE MAN WHO HEEDS IT, (A WARNING TO THE NAIVE), CENTRED ROUND THE
FEAR OF YHWH (PROVERBS 9:7).
The prologue initially began with a...
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CONTENTS: Wisdom (Christ) and sin, as rivals for the soul of man.
CHARACTERS: God, Wisdom.
CONCLUSION: Christ and sin are both seeking to have the uppermost
place in the soul of man. We are therefor...
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Proverbs 9:1. _Wisdom hath builded her house._ This chapter opens with
a sublime allegory. We see the princess, the mother of angels and men,
enthroned in her temple, “the church which is the pillar a...
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_Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee._
REPROOF
How to give it, and how to take it. Reproofs are like sharp knives,
very needful and very useful; but they should not be in the hands of
children....
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 9:7 The person who desires to be wise must
consider how his heart responds to wise correction (see v. Proverbs
9:12). In order to be wise with others, he must have the good
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CRITICAL NOTES.—
PROVERBS 9:1. WISDOM, in the plural, as in chap. Proverbs 1:20, to
express excellence and dignity.
PROVERBS 9:2. SHE HATH MINGLED HER WINE. Some commentators understand
the mingling...
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EXPOSITION
PROVERBS 9:1
15. _Fifteenth admonitory discourse, _containing in a parabolic form
an invitation of Wisdom (Proverbs 9:1), and that of her rival Folly
(Proverbs 9:13). Th
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Chapter 9 continues in its praise of wisdom.
Wisdom hath built her house, she has hewn out the seven pillars: She
has killed her beasts; she has mingled her wine; and she has furnished
her table. And...
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1 Kings 1:23; 1 Kings 1:32; 1 Kings 22:8; 2 Peter 3:15; 2 Peter 3:16;...
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A scorner — An obstinate and incorrigible sinner....