Proverbs 8:1-11 - Lady Wisdom

Proverbs 8:1-11
¹ Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice?
² On top of the heights beside the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
³ Beside the gates, at the opening to the city, at the entrance of the doors, she cries out:
⁴ “To you, O men, I call, and my voice is to the sons of men.
⁵ “O naive ones, understand prudence; and, O fools, understand wisdom.
⁶ “Listen, for I will speak noble things; and the opening of my lips will reveal right things.
⁷ “For my mouth will utter truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
⁸ “All the utterances of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing crooked or perverted in them.
⁹ “They are all straightforward to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
¹⁰ “Take my instruction and not silver, and knowledge rather than choicest gold.
¹¹ “For wisdom is better than jewels; and all desirable things cannot compare with her.

Message: Lady Wisdom

Time: It seems that Proverbs was written and then compiled sometime between the tenth and sixth centuries B.C. Proverbs was probably written during the reign of Solomon, 971-931 B.C.

What the Lord is Saying:

Proverbs 1-9 is primarily a teaching from a father to a son to stay clear of violence and adultery. But adultery doesn't just mean sexual infidelity but it refers also to trading God for other seemingly needed joys. It is taking matters into our own hands. We are to avoid evil and live righteously.

These verses in chapter 8 present Lady wisdom who will guide us into truth. Lady wisdom is bold and proclaims her message at the gates of the town (v.3). Give us understanding Lord.

There really isn't much to this passage. Its basically 11 verses of "Listen up!"

Promise: Wise counsel doesn't just happen, it must be communicated. Lord, help me to communicate wise counsel at home.