Proverbs 9:1

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

"Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:" - Proverbs 9:1
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What does Proverbs 9:1 mean?

Proverbs 9:1 (KJV) reads: "Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars." This verse comes from the book of Proverbs, which is a collection of wise sayings and teachings attributed to King Solomon, the son of King David. The book of Proverbs is known for…

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The House of Wisdom: Building a Life on Strong Foundations

Proverbs 9:1 states, “Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars.” At first glance, this verse evokes vivid imagery of a solid structure—a house built with care, detail, and purpose. The concept of wisdom as a builder is paramount in biblical teachings…

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Prayer for the Foundations of Wisdom

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of reverence and gratitude, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the infinite wisdom that emanates from Your essence. As we reflect upon the words from Proverbs 9:1, which remind us that "Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath…

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Proverbs 22:9
Proverbs 1:8-9 - "Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."
Proverbs 3:9-10
"For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck." - Proverbs 1:9
Proverbs 9:9 - "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning."
Proverbs 1:1 - "The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;"
Proverbs 7:9 - "In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:"
Proverbs 9:15 - "To call passengers who go right on their ways:"
Proverbs 24:9 - "The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men."
Proverbs 9:6 - "Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding."
Proverbs 9:13 - "A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing."
Proverbs 14:9 - "Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour."
Proverbs 9:10 - "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding."
Proverbs 9:17 - "Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant."
Proverbs 9:18 - "But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell."
Proverbs 3:9 - "Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:"
Proverbs 13:9 - "The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out."
Proverbs 8:9 - "They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge."
Proverbs 23:9 - "Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words."
Proverbs 9:14 - "For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,"
Proverbs 18:9 - "He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster."
Proverbs 31:9 - "Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy."
Proverbs 16:9 - "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps."
Proverbs 19:9 - "A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish."
Proverbs 21:9 - "It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house."
Proverbs 25:9 - "Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:"
Proverbs 2:9 - "Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path."