Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
The commendation of wisdom is continued, under the figure of a liberal host, and its provisions under that of a feast (compare Luke 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. (Pro. 9:1-18)
house—(compare Proverbs 8:34).
her—or, "its" (the house).
seven pillars—the number seven for many, or a sufficiency (Proverbs 6:31).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Proverbs 9:1:
Proverbs 1:20-33
Proverbs 8:1-4
Proverbs 14:1
Proverbs 24:16
Galatians 2:9
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