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Proverbs 9

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 31

1 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars;

2 she has slaughtered her slaughter; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table.

3 She has sent out her maidens; she cries on the heights of the city;

4 One who is of simplicity, turn in here; one lacking heart, she says to him,

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Chapter Summary

The discipline and doctrine of wisdom.

Key Hebrew Words

חׇכְמָה wisdom H2451 · TWOT 647a
פֶּ֫תִי the simple H6612 · TWOT 1853a
לִיץ scorner H3887 · TWOT 1113
יִרְאָה fear (of Jehovah) H3374 · TWOT 907b
בִּינָה understanding H998 · TWOT 239b
שְׁאוֹל Sheol, the grave H7585 · TWOT 2303c

Timeline

Wisdom's Feast Prepared

Wisdom builds her house, carves seven pillars, slaughters her meat, mixes her wine, and sends maidens to invite the simple to her table.

Proverbs 9:1-6
The Call of Foolishness

A noisy woman of foolishness sits at her door on high places, calling to passersby that stolen waters and secret bread are sweet, leading them to the depths of Sheol.

Proverbs 9:13-18

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