"Leave your simple ways behind, and begin to live; learn to use good judgement."
"Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment."
"If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit."
Proverbs 9:6,10,12
I obviously only wrote a small portion of this chapter, but in it is a comparison of wisdom and foolishness. They are portrayed as rival young women, each preparing a feast and inviting people to it. Wisdom is a responsible woman of character, while Folly (foolishness) is a prostitute serving stolen food. Wisdom appeals to the mind; Folly to the senses. It is easier to excite the senses, but the pleasures of Folly are temporary. By contrast, the satisfaction that Wisdom brings lasts forever. I encourage you to not let anything become more important than your search for God's wisdom!
(Taken from scripture notes in my Life Application Study Bible)
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