Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 9:1

"Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars:" — Proverbs 9:1 (ASV)

A parable full of beauty, and interesting in its parallelism to the parables of our Lord (Matthew 22:3–4; Luke 14:16).

Seven pillars – The number is chosen as indicating completeness and perfection. God revealing Himself in nature, resting in His work, entering into covenant with human beings – these were the ideas conveyed by it.