Proverbs 9:1-12 (1 of 3) Parallel Verses Scripture Themes Matthew 22:3-4, Luke 14:16 Invitation to a grand feast 2 3 Proverbs 1:7 Fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge 8 Proverbs 8:1-4 Wisdom personified as a woman calling out 2 9 Proverbs 3:7 Turning away from evil as a result of fearing the Lord 8 James 1:5 Seeking wisdom from God 5 Romans 3:11 God's invitation to seek Him 5 Proverbs 8:17 God inviting people to seek Him 5 1 Peter 2:6 Christ as the cornerstone, parallel to wisdom's pillars 7 Proverbs 7:7-27 Contrast with the seductive, sinful woman 2 Proverbs 1:6 Introduction to the purpose of proverbs 3 This chart highlights the parallel verses and themes found in Proverbs 9:1-12, including the personification of wisdom, the importance of fearing the Lord, and the invitation to seek godly wisdom 2 3 5 8 9 . _____ The Way of Wisdom Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; She h...