Proverbs 9:14

Traditionally, people built temples on the hills above the city. Folly represents false gods and goddesses who try to win the love and loyalty of God's people (compare Proverbs 9:2–3).

The woman named Folly invites those who are naive and lack good judgment to join her banquet. Her invitation and advice oppose Wisdom's (Proverbs 9:1–6).

The first part of Proverbs reaches a peak when the son meets two women. Both invite the young man, and the reader, into a close relationship. The young man and the reader must choose between:

• The woman named Wisdom, who represents God's true wisdom (Proverbs 8:1–9:6)

• The woman named Folly (9:13–18), who represents worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:18–2:16)

Both women's houses are on "the heights of the city" (Proverbs 9:3, 14), which suggests ancient temples. The choice is between the true God and false gods.