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Provérbios, 9

1. h sofia wkodomhsen eauth oikon kai uphreisen stulouV epta

1. sapientia ædificavit sibi domum excidit columnas septem

2. esfaxen ta eauthV qumata ekerasen eiV krathra ton eauthV oinon kai htoimasato thn eauthV trapezan

2. immolavit victimas suas miscuit vinum et proposuit mensam suam

3. apesteilen touV eauthV doulouV sugkalousa meta uyhlou khrugmatoV epi krathra legousa

3. misit ancillas suas ut vocarent ad arcem et ad mœnia civitatis

4. oV estin afrwn ekklinatw proV me kai toiV endeesi frenwn eipen

4. si quis est parvulus veniat ad me et insipientibus locuta est

5. elqate fagete twn emwn artwn kai piete oinon on ekerasa umin

5. venite comedite panem meum et bibite vinum quod miscui vobis

6. apoleipete afrosunhn kai zhsesqe kai zhthsate fronhsin ina biwshte kai katorqwsate en gnwsei sunesin

6. relinquite infantiam et vivite et ambulate per vias prudentiæ

7. o paideuwn kakouV lhmyetai eautw atimian elegcwn de ton asebh mwmhsetai eauton

7. qui erudit derisorem ipse sibi facit iniuriam et qui arguit impium generat maculam sibi

8. mh elegce kakouV ina mh miswsin se elegce sofon kai agaphsei se

8. noli arguere derisorem ne oderit te argue sapientem et diliget te

9. didou sofw aformhn kai sofwteroV estai gnwrize dikaiw kai prosqhsei tou decesqai

9. da sapienti et addetur ei sapientia doce justum et festinabit accipere

10. arch sofiaV foboV kuriou kai boulh agiwn sunesiV [10a] to gar gnwnai nomon dianoiaV estin agaqhV

10. principium sapientiæ timor Domini et scientia sanctorum prudentia

11. toutw gar tw tropw polun zhseiV cronon kai prosteqhsetai soi eth zwhV sou

11. per me enim multiplicabuntur dies tui et addentur tibi anni vitæ

12. uie ean sofoV genh seautw sofoV esh kai toiV plhsion ean de kakoV apobhV monoV anantlhseiV kaka [12a] oV ereidetai epi yeudesin outoV poimanei anemouV o d' autoV diwxetai ornea petomena [12b] apelipen gar odouV tou eautou ampelwnoV touV de axonaV tou idiou gewrgiou peplanhtai [12c] diaporeuetai de di' anudrou erhmou kai ghn diatetagmenhn en diywdesin sunagei de cersin akarpian

12. si sapiens fueris tibimet ipsi eris si inlusor solus portabis malum

13. gunh afrwn kai qraseia endehV ywmou ginetai h ouk epistatai aiscunhn

13. mulier stulta et clamosa plenaque inlecebris et nihil omnino sciens

14. ekaqisen epi quraiV tou eauthV oikou epi difrou emfanwV en plateiaiV

14. sedit in foribus domus suæ super sellam in excelso urbis loco

15. proskaloumenh touV pariontaV kai kateuqunontaV en taiV odoiV autwn

15. ut vocaret transeuntes viam et pergentes itinere suo

16. oV estin umwn afronestatoV ekklinatw proV me endeesi de fronhsewV parakeleuomai legousa

16. quis est parvulus declinet ad me et vecordi locuta est

17. artwn krufiwn hdewV ayasqe kai udatoV klophV glukerou

17. aquæ furtivæ dulciores sunt et panis absconditus suavior

18. o de ouk oiden oti ghgeneiV par' auth olluntai kai epi peteuron adou sunanta [18a] alla apophdhson mh egcronishV en tw topw mhde episthshV to son omma proV authn [18b] outwV gar diabhsh udwr allotrion kai uperbhsh potamon allotrion [18c] apo de udatoV allotriou aposcou kai apo phghV allotriaV mh pihV [18d] ina polun zhshV cronon prosteqh de soi eth zwhV

18. et ignoravit quod gigantes ibi sint et in profundis inferni convivæ ejus



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Footnotes:

9:1-6 - Wisdom is personified as a woman who builds a house and invites everyone to share in her banquet. This invitation to wisdom shows that God's knowledge is accessible to all who seek understanding (see also James 1:5 and Matthew 7:7).

9:7-9 - Response to correction is a test of character. The wise accept it and become even wiser, while the scoffer rejects correction and remains foolish. This highlights humility and a willingness to learn as essential characteristics of true wisdom (see also Psalm 141:5 and Hebrews 12:5-6).

09:10 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. This verse reinforces the centrality of God in the process of acquiring true wisdom, indicating that reverent respect for God is the foundation for living a full and righteous life (see also Job 28:28 and Psalm 111:10).

9:13-18 - Foolishness is also personified as a woman who lures the ignorant to destruction. The contrast between wisdom and foolishness reveals that there are two paths in life: one leads to life and the other to death, reinforcing the importance of choosing wisely (see also Matthew 7:13-14 and Romans 6:23).

9:11-12 - The fear of the Lord and wisdom lengthen a person's days and bring rewards. This highlights that living wisely and obediently to God brings both spiritual and physical benefits (see also Proverbs 3:1-2 and Ephesians 6:2-3).

Verses related to Provérbios, 9:

Proverbs chapter 9 contrasts wisdom with foolishness. How to choose between the two paths? This allegorical text presents wisdom and foolishness as two hosts, each inviting the simple into her home. The chapter emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and that the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9 also warns about the consequences of choosing the path of folly. Consider with us five verses that illuminate the critical choice between wisdom and foolishness.

Matthew 22:1-14: "Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son...'" - The parable of Jesus' wedding banquet reflects Wisdom's invitation in Proverbs 9:1-6.

1 Corinthians 3:18-19: "Make no mistake. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you must become 'mad' so that you may become wise. Because the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God." - Paul contrasts worldly wisdom with true wisdom, echoing the contrast between Wisdom and Folly in Proverbs 9.

James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God, who gives it to all freely and willingly; and it will be granted to you." - This verse reflects Wisdom's invitation in Proverbs 9:4-6 to seek understanding.

Luke 14:15-24: "Upon hearing this, one of those who were at the table with Jesus said to him: 'Happy will he be who eats at the banquet of the Kingdom of God'." - The parable of Jesus' great supper echoes Wisdom's invitation in Proverbs 9.

Revelation 3:20: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with me." - This invitation from Jesus reflects Wisdom's invitation in Proverbs 9 to participate in her banquet.

FAQ:

What does the house of wisdom represent in Proverbs 9?

The house of wisdom represents a place of teaching and discernment, where the simple are invited to learn and grow. (Proverbs 9:1-6)

What is the difference between wisdom and folly?

Wisdom leads to life and the fear of the Lord, while foolishness leads to sin and death. (Proverbs 9:13-18)

What does the fear of the Lord mean in Proverbs 9?

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, leading to understanding and abundant life. (Proverbs 9:10)

How does rebuke affect wise men and scoffers?

A wise man learns and grows from reproof, but a mocker ignores it and remains ignorant. (Proverbs 9:7-9)

What is the invitation of folly?

Foolishness invites fools to sin and destruction, but its consequences lead to death. (Proverbs 9:16-18)


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