Proverbs 8:1-9
8 Does not wisdom call
and understanding raise her voice?
2 On the heights, beside the way,
at the crossroads she takes her stand;
3 beside the gates in front of the town,
at the entrance of the portals she cries out:
4 “To you, O people, I call,
and my cry is to all who live.
5 O simple ones, learn prudence;
acquire intelligence, you who lack it.
6 Hear, for I will speak noble things,
and from my lips will come what is right,
7 for my mouth will utter truth;
wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8 All the words of my mouth are righteous;
there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.
9 They are all straight to one who understands
and right to those who find knowledge.
Proverbs chapter 8 is presented as a discourse uttered by Lady Wisdom. It contains as call for simple ones to learn prudence and acquire intelligence. We all need what Lady Wisdom offers. This chapter continues with pearls of wisdom. We might want to read on to the end of this chapter, and the book itself, so that we will grow in our intelligence and wisdom.
Prayer
God, empower me to invest my time in the study of Your word and the wisdom You offer. Amen.
