Key Figures — Proverbs 9

2 figures

1. Wisdom

   Personification of divine wisdom, inviting people to a banquet of understanding.

   Wisdom is depicted as a woman who has built her house and prepared a feast, inviting the simple to turn in and gain insight. This represents the call to pursue godly wisdom and understanding.

   Related passages

   • Proverbs Chapter 1 (Introduction to the call of wisdom)
   • Proverbs Chapter 8 (Wisdom's role in creation and life)

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2. Folly

   Personification of foolishness, offering a deceptive and destructive alternative to wisdom.

   Folly is also depicted as a woman, but her invitation leads to death. She represents the seductive nature of foolishness and sin, which ultimately leads to destruction.

   Related passages

   • Proverbs Chapter 7 (The seductive nature of folly)
   • Proverbs Chapter 14 (The consequences of folly)

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