Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Proverbs 9:1
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Proverbs9:1
CHAPTER 9
Pr 9:1-18. The commendation of wisdom is continued, under the figure of a liberal host, and its provisions under that of a feast (compare Lu 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.
1. house--(compare Pr 8:34).
her--or, "its" (the house).
seven pillars--the number seven for many, or a sufficiency (Pr 6:31).
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