Lessons from the Pandemic: The Pursuit of Wisdom

Proverbs 2:1-6, 3:21-23, 24:3-4

My child, if you accept my words
and treasure up my commandments within you,

making your ear attentive to wisdom
and inclining your heart to understanding;

if you indeed cry out for insight,
and raise your voice for understanding;

if you seek it like silver,
and search for it as for hidden treasures—

then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

he stores up sound wisdom for the upright

 

My child, do not let these escape from your sight:

keep sound wisdom and prudence,

and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.

Then you will walk on your way securely

and your foot will not stumble.

 

By wisdom a house is built,
and by understanding it is established;

by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all precious and pleasant riches.