Pro 8:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Prov 8:1-9:18: 8:1–9:18 The first part of Proverbs climaxes when the son encounters two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader with him, into an intimate relationship. The young man and the reader must decide between the woman named Wisdom, personifying the true wisdom of God (8:1–9:6 ), and the woman named Folly (9:13-18 ), representing the wisdom of the world (1 Cor 1:18–2:16 ). Both women’s houses are on “the heights overlooking the city” (Prov 9:3 , 14 ), suggesting ancient temples; the choice is thus between the true God and false gods. Summary for Prov 8:1-2: 8:1-2 Wisdom calls out openly and publicly, appealing to all and offering them her gift of wisdom. Like a prophet, she wants all to respond to her words.

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‏ Proverbs 8:1-2

Summary for Prov 8:1-9:18: 8:1–9:18 ^a The first part of Proverbs climaxes when the son encounters two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader with him, into an intimate relationship. The young man and the reader must decide between the woman named Wisdom, personifying the true wisdom of God (8:1–9:6 ^b), and the woman named Folly (9:13-18 ^c), representing the wisdom of the world (1 Cor 1:18–2:16 ^d). Both women’s houses are on “the heights overlooking the city” (Prov 9:3 ^e, 14 ^f), suggesting ancient temples; the choice is thus between the true God and false gods.
Summary for Prov 8:1-2: 8:1-2 ^g Wisdom calls out openly and publicly, appealing to all and offering them her gift of wisdom. Like a prophet, she wants all to respond to her words.
8:2 ^h The hilltop and crossroads provide maximum public access to all who pass by.