PROVERBS 3
13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
and the one who gets understanding,
14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
and her profit better than gold.
15 She is more precious than jewels,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
those who hold her fast are called blessed.
– Proverbs 3:13-18
PROVERBS 3 WISDOM: A TREE OF LIFE
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
When one searches and pursues wisdom
Understanding follows and so does insight
When you have wisdom, you are richer than you think
It is more precious than jewels because it brings peace
Wisdom is a tree of life to those who pursue it
If you hold fast to it, you will not fall into sin.
Why did Solomon call wisdom a tree of life? We know that a tree brings nourishment, oxygen and beauty. When we seek to have wisdom, we begin to experience peace and discernment which makes us understand what is right and what is wrong. Those who continue to live their lives like fools will never know what is right and what is wrong. Their lives become darkened with self-seeking purposes that leads them to wickedness and unrighteousness. Instead of wanting to enrich ourselves with money, let us follow the advice of Solomon and pursue wisdom. Let us aim to have this quest for knowledge that only comes from the word of God.
REFLECTION
- How does wisdom add value to your character and life in general?
