Proverbs 9:1-18

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. His young son needed the full facts. The son needed to decide between wise behaviour and evil behaviour. His decision would guide his entire life. In the future, the son would be king, like his father Solomon. Then, the son would become powerful. Solomon wanted the son to choose wisdom.

Solomon decided to add a final, great poem. This poem would explain wisdom to his son, but it would also explain the opposite of wisdom. Then, at last, the son would know enough. Then, the son could make his own decision. The son must choose whether he wanted to be wise. If not, the son would be a fool, and the whole nation would suffer.

v1 The woman called Wisdom has built a splendid house.

She has made 7 columns for her house.

v2 She has prepared the food. She has poured out the wine.

Her table is ready for a meal.

v3 Her servants have left to fetch the guests.

She declares her message from the highest place in the city.