Proverbs 9:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 9:6

Forsake, &c. Illustrations: Moses (Hebrews 11:24-27 ); Caleb and Joshua (Numbers 13:30-33 ; Numbers 14:6-9 , Numbers 14:38 ); Rahab (Joshua 2:9-13 ; Joshua 6:25 .Hebrews 11:31; Hebrews 11:31 ); Ruth (Proverbs 1:16 ; Proverbs 2:11 , Proverbs 2:12 ); Dionysius and Damaris (Acts 17:34 ); Ephesians (Acts 19:19 . Ephesians 2:13 ); members of Nero's household (Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:13 ; Philippians 4:22 ). foolish = heartless. Hebrew. pethi (masculine plural) Not either of the three... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 9:1-6

1. Wisdom’s feast 9:1-6The parallel between wisdom’s invitation and the one Jesus Christ extended to everyone to come to His feast illustrates the connection between wisdom and responding positively to God’s Word (Matthew 22:1-14; Luke 14:15-24). The "seven pillars" (Proverbs 9:1) may represent a typical banquet pavilion, or they may be an allusion to the cosmos (cf. Proverbs 8:22-31) that God made in seven days. Some of the ancients envisioned the world as resting on seven pillars. Possibly... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 9:1-18

C. Wisdom and folly contrasted ch. 9This chapter contrasts wisdom and folly in a very symmetrical structure. Proverbs 9:1-6 correspond to Proverbs 9:13-18 remarkably. This chiastic form of presentation sets off the central verses (Proverbs 9:7-12) as the most important in the chapter. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 9:1-18

The RivalsFolly 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, Virtue and Vice, who would have him tread, one the rough, the other the flowery way.1-6. Wisdom’s invitation.1. The word Wisdom is in the plural, to indicate her variety and perfection. She has a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 9:6

(6) Forsake the foolish.—Rather, the simple; be no longer counted among the weak, who can be “carried about with every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14), but “stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13). read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 9:1-18

CHAPTER 10TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITYProverbs 9:1-18, Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Proverbs 4:1-27AFTER the lengthened contrast between the vicious woman and Wisdom in chapters 7 and 8, the introduction of the book closes with a little picture which is intended to repeat and sum up all that has gone before. It is a peroration, simple, graphic, and beautiful.There is a kind of competition between Wisdom and Folly, between Righteousness and Sin, between... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 9:1-18

CHAPTER 9 1. The invitation of Wisdom (Proverbs 9:1-12 ) 2. The contrast with Folly. (Proverbs 9:13-18 ) Proverbs 9:1-12 . The first section of Proverbs closeth with a contrast of Wisdom and Folly, both personified. The one, our Lord, the other under the symbol of a foolish woman. Wisdom sends forth her invitation after her house is built and the feast is spread. It reminds us of the parable of the great supper (Luke 14:1-35 ). Here too is the gracious invitation, “Come, eat of my bread... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 9:1-18

In these chapters we have a public discourse of Wisdom (personified) (chap. 8), and what Lange describes as an allegorical exhibition of the call of men to a choice of wisdom of folly (chap. 9). It is really our Lord Jesus Christ putting forth this voice (Proverbs 8:1 ), and crying unto men at the gates of the city (Proverbs 8:4-5 ). It is He who speaks the excellent things (Proverbs 8:6 ), and on whose lips wickedness is an abomination (Proverbs 8:7 ). Of Him alone can it be predicted that... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 9:1-18

Wisdom and Folly Proverbs 9:0 Two women make their appeal in this chapter. One is Wisdom, the other is the foolish woman. So the broad distinction between wisdom and folly is consistently sustained. There are no half-wise people, no half-foolish people; the virgins are wise or foolish, bad or good, angels from heaven or spectres from hell. Wisdom has a festival prepared. We have seen in Exodus 24:0 that when the elders of Israel were favoured with the vision of the Almighty "they did eat and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 9:1-12

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 the gospel go forth to invite the guests. The call is general, and shuts out none that do not shut out themselves. Our Saviour came, not to call the righteous, but sinners; not the wise in their own eyes, who say they see. We must keep from the company and foolish pleasures of the ungodly, or we never... read more

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