Proverbs 9:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

Wisdom, the divine and true wisdom, as it is exercised and exhibited here on earth among men, hath builded her house, to dwell in the midst of men. She hath hewn out her seven pillars, the reference being to the pillars of the inner court, which bear the upper stories, the number seven referring to the chief attributes of wisdom, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Isaiah 11:2.

Proverbs 9:1

1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: