proverbs-9:8-10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 9:1-18

Invitations from ‘Wisdom’ and ‘Folly’ (9:1-18)Wisdom is again personified in a gracious lady. This time she invites the silly and the ignorant to a great feast that she has prepared in her magnificent house. She wants them to come and enjoy the life-giving gifts of wisdom and discernment that she freely offers (9:1-6).Whether people desire wisdom depends largely upon the character they have developed in themselves over the years. When people grow conceited in their opinions and blind to their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 9:8

Reprove not a scorner, &c. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 37:2 ); the Prophet (2 Chronicles 25:16 ); Jews (Isaiah 36:21 ); the Baptist (Matthew 14:1-10 ). hate thee. We condemn one who has wronged us, and he condemns us. God's plan is to convict and make the sinner condemn himself. he will love thee. Illustrations: Nathan (2 Samuel 12:0 . Compare 1 Chronicles 3:5 and 1 Kings 1:32-34 ); the two disciples (Luke 24:25 , Luke 24:29 ); Peter (John 21:17 ); Peter (Galatians 1:2 , Galatians... read more

E.W. Bullinger

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

instruction, or supply "a hint". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 9:10

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . the beginning: not the end. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . wisdom. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . the knowledge, &c. Not departing from evil from policy, but hating it (Proverbs 8:13 ). the holy = the Holy One. (Plural of majesty.) understanding = discernment. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 9:10

Proverbs 9:10. Understanding— Schultens, Calmet, and many others, render this Prudence; Christian prudence, true prudence, which consists in discerning what is more or less advantageous in all matters, and in choosing the means proper for execution, is undoubtedly the knowledge of the Holy; for it is by this that they are conducted through divine grace in the right way to heaven, and avoid the dangers which destroy so many thoughtless and imprudent persons. Some understand the text differently;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 9:9

9. The more a wise man learns, the more he loves wisdom. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 9:10

10. (Compare :-). of the holy—literally, "holies," persons or things, or both. This knowledge gives right perception. 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 9:7-12

2. The open or closed mind 9:7-12People do not usually live or die because of only one decision. They develop a pattern of life that ends in either death or life. This section helps us see the outcome of these styles of life. If a person is open to God and teachable, he will become wise, but if he does not accept this instruction and closes his mind, he becomes a fool.The person who tries to help a fool by correcting him will get no honor from the fool. The fool’s folly has closed his mind to... 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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 9:1-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 9:8

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

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 9:10

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 9:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 9:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 9:10

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 9:7-12

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

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