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Proverbs — Capítulo 9

Each day, life confronts us with many decisions. The book of Proverbs is a compass that helps us navigate the murky waters of life. It provides wisdom, instructions for living, and guidance for achieving strong character. Proverbs tells us how to succeed in any situation by remaining calm-headed in a crisis, patient when pressed, gentle when challenged, and firm when confronted with temptation.…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1La sabiduría edificó su casa, Labró sus siete columnas.

2Mató sus víctimas, mezcló su vino, Y puso su mesa.

3Envió sus criadas; Sobre lo más alto de la ciudad clamó.

4Dice a cualquier simple: Ven acá. A los faltos de cordura dice:

5Venid, comed mi pan, Y bebed del vino que yo he mezclado.

6Dejad las simplezas, y vivid, Y andad por el camino de la inteligencia.

7El que corrige al escarnecedor, se acarrea afrenta; El que reprende al impío, se atrae mancha.

8No reprendas al escarnecedor, para que no te aborrezca; Corrige al sabio, y te amará.

9Da al sabio, y será más sabio; Enseña al justo, y aumentará su saber.

10El temor de Jehová es el principio de la sabiduría, Y el conocimiento del Santísimo es la inteligencia.

11Porque por mí se aumentarán tus días, Y años de vida se te añadirán.

12Si fueres sabio, para ti lo serás; Y si fueres escarnecedor, pagarás tú solo.

13La mujer insensata es alborotadora; Es simple e ignorante.

14Se sienta en una silla a la puerta de su casa, En los lugares altos de la ciudad,

15Para llamar a los que pasan por el camino, Que van por sus caminos derechos.

16Dice a cualquier simple: Ven acá. A los faltos de cordura dijo:

17Las aguas hurtadas son dulces, Y el pan comido en oculto es sabroso.

18Y no saben que allí están los muertos; Que sus convidados están en lo profundo del Seol.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. 9:1-6 The invitation to join Wisdom for a lavish meal is met by a competing invitation in 9:13-18.

9:1-6 The invitation to join Wisdom for a lavish meal is met by a competing invitation in 9:13-18. 9:1 The number seven can denote grandeur or fullness, so the seven columns represent the grandeur of Wisdom’s house, the place where it dwells.

Versículo 2

II. 9:2 In the ancient Near East, a great banquet would accompany a marriage, a military victory, or …

9:2 In the ancient Near East, a great banquet would accompany a marriage, a military victory, or the making of a treaty. Wisdom’s celebration marks the beginning of a committed relationship with the hearer.

Versículo 3

III. 9:3 Throughout the ancient Near East, temples were built on the heights overlooking the city. A c…

9:3 Throughout the ancient Near East, temples were built on the heights overlooking the city. A commitment to wisdom involves a commitment to the Lord (contrast 9:14).

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IV. 9:4 Wisdom makes her appeal especially to the simple and those who lack good judgment because the…

9:4 Wisdom makes her appeal especially to the simple and those who lack good judgment because they have not yet decided between wisdom and folly. See 9:16, where Folly mimics and then perverts Wisdom’s words.

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V. 9:6 Wisdom gives people the ability to navigate life successfully.

9:6 Wisdom gives people the ability to navigate life successfully.

Versículo 7

VI. 9:7-9 These verses seem to create an awkward break between the invitations of Wisdom and Folly, b…

9:7-9 These verses seem to create an awkward break between the invitations of Wisdom and Folly, but perhaps the purpose is to caution that, in contrast with inviting the simple (9:4), inviting mockers and the wicked is futile at best. Such people have already chosen their path and respond to Wisdom’s advice with violence. By contrast, the wise appreciate corrective advice; they welcome it and benefit from it.

Versículo 10

VII. 9:10-12 Fear of the Lord: See study note on 1:7.

9:10-12 Fear of the Lord: See study note on 1:7.

Versículo 13

VIII. 9:13-18 The woman named Folly also invites the simple and those who lack good judgment to join he…

9:13-18 The woman named Folly also invites the simple and those who lack good judgment to join her for the banquet she has prepared. Her invitation and advice are antithetical to Wisdom’s (9:1-6). 9:13 The woman named Folly is brash: Fools talk boldly and without shame but have nothing intelligent to say.

Versículo 14

IX. 9:14 On the heights overlooking the city was the traditional location for a temple. Folly personi…

9:14 On the heights overlooking the city was the traditional location for a temple. Folly personifies false gods and goddesses that compete for the affection and loyalty of God’s people (contrast 9:2-3).

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X. 9:17 Like Wisdom, Folly has prepared a banquet for her guests (cp. 9:2-5). However, this meal is …

9:17 Like Wisdom, Folly has prepared a banquet for her guests (cp. 9:2-5). However, this meal is dishonest and perverse.

Versículo 18

XI. 9:18 Folly’s dinner guests end up in the depths of the grave, in contrast to the reward for Wisdo…

9:18 Folly’s dinner guests end up in the depths of the grave, in contrast to the reward for Wisdom’s guests (see 9:6).

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Proverbs — Capítulo 9