The Bible’s Seven Pillars of Wisdom

David Hamshire has worked as a military aircraft technician, financial services specialist, and later as a representative for two Christian charities. David and his wife Janet have been married for fifty years and have two daughters, Deborah and Elisabeth, and five grandchildren.

The seven pillars of wisdom in Proverbs 9:1-6 deal with preparing a meal.Seven Pillars of Wisdom1. Wisdom has selected a life to be slain.2. She has chosen the wine.3. Wisdom's table has been furnished.4. Her servants announce from the highest places of the city: ""Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!""5. Her servants invite others to attend, including, ""Him who lacks understanding.""6. She commands: ""Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed.""7. Wisdom's finale is: ""Forsake foolishness and live, and go in the way of understanding.""These seven pillars have a vivid similarity to the Bible's first account of Creation and the seven festivals of the Lord (the Jewish people's seven annual festivals.David Hamshire has worked as a military aircraft technician, financial services specialist, and later as a representative for two Christian charities. David and his wife Janet have been married for fifty years and have two daughters, Deborah and Elisabeth, and five grandchildren.