잠언 Chapter 9

Translation: ESV

1

Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars.

Key Message

Wisdom prepares a complete and abundant living space and invites everyone to it.

▸Chapter 9 concludes chapters 1-9 by contrasting Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.

Chapter 9 concludes chapters 1-9 by contrasting Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly. Wisdom builds a house with seven pillars and prepares a feast, inviting everyone. The seven pillars symbolize completeness, and the house of wisdom signifies a richly and well-prepared space for life.

Related Verses

In my Father's house are many rooms.
10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

Key Message

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowing God is the essence of true understanding.

▸The central theme of 1:7 is re-emphasized here, concluding chapters 1-9.

13

The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing.

Key Message

Folly, like wisdom, invites people, but her way leads to death. Discerning between the two invitations is decisive.

▸Lady Folly (vv.

17

Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.

Key Message

Folly tempts with the sweetness of forbidden things, but the result is death.

▸These are the words of Lady Folly's invitation.