Verse 1
wise. Hebrew. chokmoth (see note on Proverbs 1:2 ), wisdoms, plural (with verb in singular) for emphasis. Figure of speech Hypallage ( App-6 ) = the true wisdom of women, which is put for the wise woman. The word is pointed as an Adjective by mistake. See notes on Proverbs 1:20 ; Proverbs 9:1 ; Proverbs 14:1 .
buildeth = has built. Preterite tense, implying the outcome of past wisdom.
the foolish = a foolish woman. Hebrew. 'evil. Same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:3 , Proverbs 14:8 , Proverbs 14:9 , Proverbs 3:17 , Proverbs 3:18 , Proverbs 3:24 , Proverbs 3:29 . Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:7 , Proverbs 14:8 , Proverbs 14:16 , Proverbs 7:24 .
plucketh it down = will tear it down: future, because folly's present course is continuous to the end.
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