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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Proverbs Chapter 9 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Proverbs Chapter 9 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. mingled--to enhance the flavor
(Pr 23:30; Isa 5:22).
furnished--literally, "set out," "arranged."
Proverbs Chapter 9 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. maidens--servants to invite (compare
Ps 68:11; Isa 40:9).
highest places--ridges of heights, conspicuous places.
Proverbs Chapter 9 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4-6. (Compare
Pr 1:4; 6:32).
Wisdom not only supplies right but forbids wrong principles.
Proverbs Chapter 9 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7, 8. shame--(Compare
Pr 3:35).
a blot--or, "stain on character." Both terms denote the evil done by others to one whose faithfulness secures a wise man's love.
Proverbs Chapter 9 9 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
9. The more a wise man learns, the more he loves wisdom.
Proverbs Chapter 9 10 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
10. (Compare
Pr 1:7).
of the holy--literally, "holies," persons or things, or both. This knowledge gives right perception.
Proverbs Chapter 9 11 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
11. (Compare
Pr 3:16-18; 4:10).
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).