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In This Chapter 40 terms 1 theme

Key Terms

Simple Person 7 Love 5 Stupid (Foolish) 4 Understanding 4 Holy 4 Bear the Consequences Of 4 Fear 2 Wisdom 2 Knowledge 2 Stupidity (Folly) 2 Stupid Understanding (Awareness) To Love Love (Appreciation) Fear (State) Awe (State) Fear (Terror) Fear (Reverence) Fear (Awe) Fearful Respect Respect (Among People) Ability (Skill) Ability (Power) World Universe Miracle Ability (Spiritual) Lordship Spiritually Intention (Evil) Be Holy Holy (Pure) Holy Thing Most Holy Place Holiness Holy (Devout) Hallow Sanctuary Stupidity

Themes

The Choice of Life or Death

The Way of Wisdom

(Proverbs 1:1–7)

ⓘ In Proverbs 9:13–18, a competing invitation challenges this...

In Proverbs 9:13–18, a competing invitation challenges this offer to join Wisdom for a lavish meal.
1Wisdom has built her house;she has carved out† her seven pillars.2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;she has also set her table.3She has sent out her maidservants;she calls out from the heights of the city.4“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”she says to him who lacks judgment.5“Come, eat my breadand drink the wine I have mixed.6Leave your folly behind, and you will live;walk in the way of understanding.”
ⓘ These verses create a break between the invitations...

These verses create a break between the invitations of Wisdom and Folly. The purpose might be to warn the simple (Proverbs 9:4) that inviting mockers and the wicked is often pointless. These people have already chosen their path and respond to Wisdom's advice with violence. In contrast, the wise appreciate and benefit from corrective advice.
7He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself;he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself.8Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.9Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
ⓘ fear of the LORD: Refer to study note...

fear of the LORD: Refer to study note on Proverbs 1:7.
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.11For through wisdom† your days will be multiplied,and years will be added to your life.12If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage;but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences.

The Way of Folly

ⓘ The woman named Folly invites those who are...

The woman named Folly invites those who are naive and lack good judgment to join her banquet. Her invitation and advice oppose Wisdom's (Proverbs 9:1–6).
13The woman named Folly is loud;she is naive and knows nothing.14She sits at the door of her house,on a seat in the heights of the city,15calling out to those who pass by,who make their paths straight.16“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”she says to him who lacks judgment.17“Stolen water is sweet,and bread eaten in secret is tasty!”18But they do not know that the dead† are there,that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.