Proverbs 9

Proverbs 9:1

Wisdome] Hebr. wisdomes; the most excellent wisdome. See ch. VIII 1. and the Observations on chap. I. 20.

seven pillars] So many polished pillars as might be sufficient to uphold and adorne her.

Proverbs 9:2

mingled her wine] This usual in those hot countries, verse 5. In relation to the Gospel, see that Matth. XXII. 4.

Proverbs 9:5

come eate of my bread] As the Virgin Mary is not meant by wisdome, verse 1. so neither the Eucharist by this Bread and Wine here; as some Papists would poorly seek to perswade us.

Proverbs 9:8

Reprove not a scorner] Chap. XXIII. 9. and chap. XXIV. 9. and XXVI. 4. Matth. VII. 6. The basest can mock: As the abjects did David, Psal. XXXV. 15.

Proverbs 9:11

thy dayes shall be multiplied] Chap. X. 27. and III. 2, 16. Exods XX. 12. if short life would not prove a blessing to thee, 1 Kings XIV. 13. Esay LVII. 1, 2. as it was to Enoch, to Josiah, and others; who did live long in a little time here, and then lived for ever in heaven.

Proverbs 9:13

clamorous] The most lewd, are the most loud.

Proverbs 9:17

stollen waters] Those pleasures where the Devil is a play-fellow. But such morsels of sinne are murdering morsels, not nourishing.