Proverbs 8 - Wisdom As Life Saver

12 “I, Wisdom, live with insight,
and I acquire knowledge and foresight.

13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.

14 Advice and priceless wisdom are mine.
I, Understanding, have strength.
Prov 8:12-14 (GW)

17 I love those who love me.
Those eagerly looking for me will find me.
Prov 8:17 (GW)

32 “Now, sons, listen to me.
Blessed are those who follow my ways.

33 Listen to discipline, and become wise.
Do not leave my ways.
Prov 8:32-33 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Wisdom has insight, knowledge and foresight (v12). To have wisdom we need to fear God. To fear God is to "hate evil", not to have "pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech" (v13). The world system may advice us otherwise, but in God's wisdom it is not so.

When we are willing to live a godly life and apply godly wisdom, we will be "blessed". We need to ask God for wisdom and He will grant it to us,provided we are willing to follow His ways of doing things.


Dear Lord,
Teach me Your way and I will follow You. When I am tempted to do otherwise, bring me back to the right path. Let me apply Your wisdom in my work and dealing with people around me. Thank You for Your guidance in my life.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.