PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 9:1 The image of Wisdom’s HOUSE is of a
noble lady inviting people to a great feast. SEVEN PILLARS suggests
that the house is large; it could also symbolize perfection.
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 9:4 LET HIM (who is simple) TURN IN HERE.
Compare the invitation in Proverbs 8:5. LEAVE YOUR SIMPLE WAYS. Wisdom
calls the simple to her feast so that they may become wise. Folly, in
contrast, calls the simple to learn the way of foolishness.
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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 sense to
observe other people’s actions. The WISE or RIGHTEOUS person becomes
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 9:10 THE FEAR OF THE LORD. This verse,
together with Proverbs 1:7, states the theme for all the appeals to
wisdom throughout Proverbs 1:1.
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 9:12 FOR YOURSELF... YOU ALONE. Each
person is responsible to either accept or reject Wisdom’s call.
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 9:18 The first major section of Proverbs
1:1 (Proverbs 1:8) closes with a reminder that, although the one who
heeds Folly’s call DOES NOT KNOW it, her way ends in spiritual death
(compare Proverbs 7:27; Proverbs 8:36). HE refers to anyone who turns
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