The word WISDOM is in the plural, to indicate her variety and perfection. She has a house, and therefore is always ready to entertain. The SEVEN PILLARS—a complete number—are in the courtyard, supporting a gallery.... [ Continue Reading ]
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 Hercules,' which related how the hero, at the beginning of his career, was accosted by two fair women... [ Continue Reading ]
The wine was mixed with spices (Isaiah 5:22).... [ Continue Reading ]
Messengers are sent when the meal is ready (Luke 14:17).... [ Continue Reading ]
SIMPLE] i.e. inexperienced, easily led, capable of being turned either way. Hence Folly (Proverbs 9:16) has equal hopes of influencing them.... [ Continue Reading ]
BREAD] The name for food in general (Proverbs 9:2).... [ Continue Reading ]
Read, 'Forsake folly.' 7-12 are out of their proper context.... [ Continue Reading ]
He will insult and revile you.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE HOLY] RV 'the Holy One.'... [ Continue Reading ]
Cp. Ezekiel 18:4; Galatians 6:5. 'From David's lips this word did roll, 'Tis true and living yet: No man can save his brother's soul, Nor pay his brother's debt.' 13-18. Folly is personified as a woman, the traits of whose character are drawn from the description already given of the lewd woman... [ Continue Reading ]
She is 'loud' and ignorant. We speak of a 'loud,' meaning a vulgar woman.... [ Continue Reading ]
The forbidden is attractive.... [ Continue Reading ]