Proverbs Chapter 9

Wisdom and Folly

Old Testament Unknown Verses Proverbs

Chapter Summary

Contrast between wisdom's invitation and folly's call

Key Verses

Proverbs 9:10 Proverbs 9:13 Proverbs 9:18

Scripture Content

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing. But he does not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.

Themes & Topics

Fear of Lord Wisdom Folly Sheol