1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. “The proverbs of Solomon” – the title of a collection of individual proverbs that extends through 22:16. The numerical values of the consonants in the Hebrew word for “Solomon” total 375 – the […]
Proverbs 10 – Wickedness Read More »
1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: “hath builded her house” – both wisdom and folly have a house to which mankind is invited, but wisdom has built her house – for her there is no “sitting.” Cf the virtues of the wife of noble character (31;10-27). “seven pillars”
Proverbs 9 – Reproving & Parallels Between the Law and Wisdom Read More »
1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? Versus 1-36 – Wisdom is personified as she addresses mankind in preparation for the final plea from both “Wisdom” and “Folly “ in ch 9. 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She
Proverbs 8 – Creation & Maat and Lady Wisdom Read More »
1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. “the apple of thine eye” – the pupil, which is cared for and protected because of its great value (see Deut 32:10). 3 Bind them upon thy
Proverbs 7 – The Deceitful Harlot Read More »
1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, “be surety…stricken thy hand” – refers to responsibility for someone else’s debt (cf 22:26) or for some other obligation. It can end in abject poverty (cf 22:27) or even slavery if you cannot pay. For example,