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The way of wisdom
In this chapter we are informed that wisdom has built her house and invites men to come to the banquet she has prepared (vv. 1-6). The seven pillars suggest the splendor of the house (v. 1). Wisdom provides an elaborate banquet for all who will come. Animals have been slain, and …

The way of folly
Wisdom and folly are depicted by two female characters in this chapter. First wisdom is seen as a queen in a fine house attended  by her maidens. Both make invita­tions. Wisdom’s invitation (vv. 1-6) and Folly’s invitation (vv. 13-18). Wisdom prepares a lovely banquet wh …