One thing the Bible clearly states throughout Proverbs about wisdom is that it is to be sought after and held as valuable as a jewel. We should embrace wisdom but we must follow her ways or we could be deceived by people’s opinions or the voice of circumstance. Over and over Proverbs emphasizes the need to embrace wisdom. Don’t let it go! Clearly God understands our human nature that we can tend to look to doing things our own way or we are moved by what we see and not what He sees.
Proverbs 8:17 (NASB)
“I love those who love me;
And those who diligently seek me will find me.”
Wisdom desires to be loved and embraced. Wisdom desires to be sought after with one’s whole heart. I would like to share a handful of translations of how wisdom desires to be sought after.
(NLV) “…those who look for me with much desire will find me.”
(VOICE) “… those who search hard for me will find me.”
(WYC) “…and they who wake up early to seek me, shall find me.”
(YLT)”… And those seeking me earnestly do find me.”
Let us look straight to the Lord for His wisdom for our lives each and everyday!