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What has Madame Wisdom built (Prov 9:1)?
What has Madame Wisdom built (Prov 9:1)?
What has Madame Wisdom hewn out (Prov 9:1)?
What has Madame Wisdom hewn out (Prov 9:1)?
Madame Wisdom has done all of the following in preparation for calling the simple EXCEPT ______ (Prov 9:2)?
Madame Wisdom has done all of the following in preparation for calling the simple EXCEPT ______ (Prov 9:2)?
Who has Madame Wisdom sent out as she calls (Prov 9:3)?
Who has Madame Wisdom sent out as she calls (Prov 9:3)?
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From where does Madame Wisdom call out (Prov 9:3)?
From where does Madame Wisdom call out (Prov 9:3)?
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Who does Madame Wisdom invite to come (Prov 9:4)?
Who does Madame Wisdom invite to come (Prov 9:4)?
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To whom does Madame Wisdom say 'Come eat' (Prov 9:5f)?
To whom does Madame Wisdom say 'Come eat' (Prov 9:5f)?
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What does Madame Wisdom offer the simple to drink (Prov 9:5)?
What does Madame Wisdom offer the simple to drink (Prov 9:5)?
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What must the simple do in order to live (Prov 9:6)?
What must the simple do in order to live (Prov 9:6)?
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In what way should the simple walk (Prov 9:6)?
In what way should the simple walk (Prov 9:6)?
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Who invites insult (Prov 9:7)?
Who invites insult (Prov 9:7)?
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Who incurs abuse (Prov 9:7)?
Who incurs abuse (Prov 9:7)?
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What is the mocker's response to rebuke (Prov 9:8)?
What is the mocker's response to rebuke (Prov 9:8)?
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What is the response of a wise person to the one rebuking them (Prov 9:8)?
What is the response of a wise person to the one rebuking them (Prov 9:8)?
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How does a wise person get wiser still (Prov 9:9)?
How does a wise person get wiser still (Prov 9:9)?
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Who will add to their learning when taught (Prov 9:9)?
Who will add to their learning when taught (Prov 9:9)?
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What is the fear of the LORD (Prov 9:10)?
What is the fear of the LORD (Prov 9:10)?
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What is understanding (Prov 9:10)?
What is understanding (Prov 9:10)?
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What will be added to one's life by wisdom (Prov 9:11)?
What will be added to one's life by wisdom (Prov 9:11)?
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Who alone will suffer (Prov 9:12)?
Who alone will suffer (Prov 9:12)?
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What will wisdom do for the wise person (Prov 9:12)?
What will wisdom do for the wise person (Prov 9:12)?
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Who is loud (Prov 9:13)?
Who is loud (Prov 9:13)?
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Woman Folly is all of the following EXCEPT ________ (Prov 9:13)?
Woman Folly is all of the following EXCEPT ________ (Prov 9:13)?
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Where does Woman Folly sit (Prov 9:14)?
Where does Woman Folly sit (Prov 9:14)?
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Where in her house does Woman Folly sit (Prov 9:14)?
Where in her house does Woman Folly sit (Prov 9:14)?
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Study Notes
Madame Wisdom
- Built her house and hewn out seven pillars (Prov 9:1).
- Prepares a feast, including wine and meat, for her invitation to the simple (Prov 9:2).
- Sends her maids to call those she desires, particularly the simple (Prov 9:3-4).
- Calls from the highest point of the city, demonstrating prominence and accessibility (Prov 9:3).
Invitation to the Simple
- Invites the simple, those lacking judgment, to partake in her feast (Prov 9:4-5).
- Emphasizes the need for the simple to leave their simple ways to gain life (Prov 9:6).
- Encourages walking in the way of understanding for a more profound wisdom (Prov 9:6).
Wisdom vs. Folly
- Highlights the contrasting nature of wisdom and folly, with wisdom inviting and folly being loud and undisciplined (Prov 9:13).
- The mocker, when rebuked, shows contempt and hates correction (Prov 9:8).
- A wise person responds positively to rebuke by rewarding correction and seeking further instruction (Prov 9:8-9).
Knowledge and Understanding
- The fear of the Lord is described as the beginning of wisdom, leading to a fuller understanding (Prov 9:10).
- Understanding is equated with shunning evil, which is essential for personal growth (Prov 9:10).
- Wisdom adds years to one’s life, contrasting the suffering endured by the mocker (Prov 9:11-12).
Woman Folly
- Represented as loud and seated at the highest point of the city, making her presence known (Prov 9:13-14).
- Positioned at her door, she calls out to passersby, inviting them into her undisciplined ways (Prov 9:14-25).
- Described as lacking knowledge and being unfriendly, differentiating her from the wise (Prov 9:13-14).
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