9.1 Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars.
9:2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
9:3 She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city,
9:4 Let all who are simple come to my house! To those who have no sense she says,
9:5 Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.
9:6 Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.
9:7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
9:8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.
9:9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
9:11 For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
9:12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
9:13 Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing.
9:14 She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city,
9:15 calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,
9:16 Let all who are simple come to my house! To those who have no sense she says,
9:17 Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!
9:18 But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are deep
in the realm of the dead.Proverbs 9 concludes the opening section of the book of Proverbs (chapters 1–9) by contrasting two competing invitations: Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly
Summary:
Proverbs 9 concludes the opening section of the book of Proverbs (chapters 1–9) by contrasting two competing invitations: Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.The Hostess: Wisdom is personified as a gracious woman who builds a sturdy house on seven pillars, prepares a rich feast of meat and mingled wine, ansets her table. The Invitation She sends her maidservants into the highest places of the city to call out to the simple and uncommitted: “Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understandingWise vs. Foolish: How a person handles correction reveals their path:A scoffer (or fool) hates being rebuked and lashes outA wise person loves correction and grows wiser. [1, 2, 3]The Core Principle: Verse 10 states a major theme of the book: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Individual Responsibility: Acceptance or rejection of wisdom is a personal accountability—you bear the reward or the consequence of your choice.The Rival Hostess:, The Temptation: She calls out to passersby who are minding their own business, offering illicit and secret pleasures: “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.” The Hidden Result: Her guests do not realize that her house is a trap leading to the depths of death and the grave (Sheold.
Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father,
Thank You for being the source of all true wisdom and understanding. You have built Your house, prepared Your table, and extended an open invitation to walk in the way of insight.
Lord, give me an understanding heart, a reverent and worshipful fear of Your great majesty, and a growing knowledge of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Help me to leave my simple ways, turn away from distractions, and accept Your instruction.
When the loud and tempting voice of folly calls out with shortcuts and deceit, give me the discernment to recognize it and the strength to turn away. Teach me to listen to correction with a humble spirit, knowing that wisdom brings life and guidance to my steps. [1, 2]
Direct my thoughts, guard my choices, and keep me walking closely on Your path today.
In Jesus’ name, I pray.
Amen.
Salvation Prayer or sinners prayer:
Our Heavenly Father I am sorry for my sins. I believe Jesus died for me and rose again. I give my life to You today. Thank You for Your love, grace, and eternal life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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