Proverbs 9:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Hath killed her beasts, i.e. made provision for the guests; which is meant of the ordinances, gifts, graces, comforts, and eternal felicities which God doth offer and give to men in and by the church. Hath mingled her wine; either,

1. With spices, to make it strong and delightful, this mixed wine being mentioned as the best, Proverbs 23:29,30. Or,

2. With water, as they used to do in those hot countries, partly for refreshment, and partly for wholesomeness; whereby also may be intimated that wisdom teacheth us temperance in the use of our comforts. Hath also furnished her table with all necessaries, and now waits for the guests.

Proverbs 9:2

2 She hath killed her beasts;a she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.