Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown (1871). Conservative evangelical (Church of Scotland and Anglican); concise and critical.
The commendation of wisdom is continued, under the figure of a liberal host, and its provisions under that of a feast (compare Luk 14:16-24). The character of those who are invited is followed by a contrasted description of the rejectors of good counsel; and with the invitations of wisdom are contrasted the allurement of the wicked woman. (Pro. 9:1-18)
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Proverbs 9
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown (1871). Conservative evangelical (Church of Scotland and Anglican); concise and critical.
Introduction to chapter 9
The commendation of wisdom is continued, under the figure of a liberal host, and its provisions under that of a feast (compare Luk 14:16-24). The character of those who are invited is followed by a contrasted description of the rejectors of good counsel; and with the invitations of wisdom are contrasted the allurement of the wicked woman. (Pro. 9:1-18)
house — (compare Pro 8:34).
her — or, "its" (the house).
seven pillars — the number seven for many, or a sufficiency (Pro 6:31).
Proverbs 9:2
mingled — to enhance the flavor (Pro 23:30; Isa 5:22).
furnished — literally, "set out," "arranged."
Proverbs 9:3
maidens — servants to invite (compare Psa 68:11; Isa 40:9).
highest places — ridges of heights, conspicuous places.
Proverbs 9:4
(Compare Pro 1:4; Pro 6:32). Wisdom not only supplies right but forbids wrong principles.
Proverbs 9:7
shame — (Compare Pro 3:35).
a blot — or, "stain on character." Both terms denote the evil done by others to one whose faithfulness secures a wise man's love.
Proverbs 9:9
The more a wise man learns, the more he loves wisdom.
Proverbs 9:10
(Compare Pro 1:7).
of the holy — literally, "holies," persons or things, or both. This knowledge gives right perception.
Proverbs 9:11
(Compare Pro 3:16-18; Pro 4:10).
Proverbs 9:12
You are mainly concerned in your own conduct.
Proverbs 9:13
foolish woman — or literally, "woman of folly," specially manifested by such as are described.
clamorous — or, "noisy" (Pro 7:11).
knoweth nothing — literally, "knoweth not what," that is, is right and proper.
Proverbs 9:14
on a seat — literally, "throne," takes a prominent place, impudently and haughtily.
Proverbs 9:15
to allure those who are right-minded, and who are addressed as in Pro 9:4, as
simple — that is, easily led (Pro 1:4) and unsettled, though willing to do right.
Proverbs 9:17
The language of a proverb, meaning that forbidden delights are sweet and pleasant, as fruits of risk and danger.
Proverbs 9:18
(Compare Pro 2:18-19; Pro 7:27).
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