Proverbs 9
Lutheran reading notes
In Proverbs chapter 9, the wisdom literature continues to explore wisdom for righteous living and reverence for God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
1
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:
Proverbs 9:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. {her beasts: Heb. her killing}
Proverbs 9:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3
She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
Proverbs 9:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4
Whoso {is} simple, let him turn in hither: {as for} him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Proverbs 9:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5
Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine {which} I have mingled.
Proverbs 9:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 9:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7
He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked {man getteth} himself a blot.
Proverbs 9:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 9:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9
Give {instruction} to a wise {man}, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just {man}, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 9:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10
The fear of the LORD {is} the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy {is} understanding.
Proverbs 9:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
Proverbs 9:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
12
If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but {if} thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear {it}.
Proverbs 9:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
13
A foolish woman {is} clamorous: {she is} simple, and knoweth nothing.
Proverbs 9:13 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
14
For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
Proverbs 9:14 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
15
To call passengers who go right on their ways:
Proverbs 9:15 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
16
Whoso {is} simple, let him turn in hither: and {as for} him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
Proverbs 9:16 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
17
Stolen waters are sweet, and bread {eaten} in secret is pleasant. {eaten...: Heb. of secrecies}
Proverbs 9:17 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
18
But he knoweth not that the dead {are} there; {and that} her guests {are} in the depths of hell.
Proverbs 9:18 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.