Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Interestingly, though verse 7 seems to use knowledge and wisdom interchangeably, commentary insists that they are different. Knowledge, according to commentary, is a collection of facts and information. Wisdom is “the right use of what we know for daily living.” This description put me in mind of book smarts versus common sense—folks who know things, information from books, versus those who know how to manage daily life well. I definitely see this in my line of work.
Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Verse 8 intrigued me because it is clear that both parents are responsible for teaching the child wisdom and knowledge. So much has changed from the time this was written, but this aspect of family life is the same.
Proverbs 1:20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the ability to read Your word with both my head and my heart, to ponder and make connections, to see the similarities. Thank You for the ability to sit at Your feet each day and draw closer to You. Help me to shine Your light for all to see. Amen.
Proverbs 1:21 …on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech….
Have a blessed day.