Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn out her seven pillars:… I. WHAT PERSON IS ALLUDED TO BY THE DESIGNATION OF "WISDOM"? (Proverbs 8:22-31). Here we have the eternity of Christ plainly set forth; His absolute Sovereignty saying, "By Me kings reign and princes decree justice." He also assures us of His love: "I love them that love Me, and those that seek Me early shall find Me." He also speaks of His extensive resources: "Riches and honour are with Me, yea durable riches and righteousness." II. THE HOUSE WHICH WISDOM HAS BUILT. 1. An indestructible house. He formed, in the counsels of eternity, by unerring wisdom, a plan which no finite mind could have ever suggested, and which can admit of no improvement. We are thankful for a good plan, when we reflect that the permanence of a building is often, in some measure at least, dependent upon it. This building rests on the securest foundation — the three persons in the ever-blessed Trinity, the perfections of God, and the all-sufficient righteousness of the incarnate One. It reposes, not on the yielding sand of human merit or mortal workmanship, but on the Rock of Ages, which time cannot crumble or change. Not only is the foundation quite safe and immovable, but the superstructure is equally strong. In fact, it is perfectly invincible. "She hath hewn her seven pillars." Pillars are used as the supports and ornaments of buildings, and the number seven is the symbol of perfection. We take the seven pillars to denote perfect strength and beauty. We next observe that Wisdom's house affords perfect security to its inhabitants. It is a fortress, a strong tower, a house of defence, a castle of safety, to those who enjoy the privilege of dwelling in it. 2. A house of instruction. It is emphatically the house of Wisdom. A school where the best lessons are taught, in the best possible mode of teaching, and by the best of all teachers. 3. A banqueting house (ver. 2). The Church of the living God is a banqueting-hall in which we have the gospel feast prepared and exhibited for all who have a spiritual appetite; and the invitation is freely and earnestly given to all, for there is plenty of room and an abundance of provisions. The entertainment is in reality a feast upon a sacrifice, and what is that sacrifice on which all who wish may feast but the sacrifice of Christ, "the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world"? (S. Waller.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:WEB: Wisdom has built her house. She has carved out her seven pillars. |
    |