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wise. Hebrew. chokmoth (see note on Pro_1:2), wisdoms, plural (with verb in singular) for emphasis. Figure of speech Hypallage (App-6) = the true wisdom of women, which is put for the wise woman. The word is pointed as an Adjective by mistake. See notes on Pro_1:20; Pro_9:1; Pro_14:1.
buildeth = has built. Preterite tense, implying the outcome of past wisdom.
the foolish = a foolish woman. Hebrew. 'evil. Same word as in verses: Pro_14:3, Pro_14:8, Pro_14:9, Pro_3:17, Pro_3:18, Pro_3:24, Pro_3:29. Not the same word as in verses: Pro_14:7, Pro_14:8, Pro_14:16, Pro_7:24.
plucketh it down = will tear it down: future, because folly's present course is continuous to the end.