We have here more benefits to wisdom. Long life and prosperity chief among them. Who wouldn't want that? How do you get wisdom? Before, we read that it was the fear of the LORD. In a more practical sense, it is by listening and following the teaching of the writer, which I assume is Solomon. He's been around the block a time or two, and was given the gift of wisdom directly from God, and, as you'll recall, as a necessity in order to run his kingdom.
A result of acquiring wisdom and making wise decisions is actual, physical prosperity. Not just the wealth of having a close relationship with God, which I just can't reconcile, at least not the way David did. David craved God 24/7. A person also receives good health and overflowing barns. That's a pretty sweet deal.
Discipline is required for wisdom. Not just working at it everyday, but God's discipline to man. Unwise decisions will be made. God corrects, and it says he corrects those he loves. So discipline is a love language.
Wisdom is also akin to finding a good woman. Beauty and wealth and protection belong to her.
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