Pr. 8: Wisdom is Eternal

Proverbs 8:34 "Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. "

Where the detrimental ways of the prostitute and adultery were enumerated previously, wisdom's call and benefits are chronicled here in the 8th chapter. Wisdom, too, calls out in the streets, for anyone, everyone to hear. She (hmm, wisdom denoted with the female gender...) calls out to men, suggesting that wisdom is perfect fit for people. As man is with woman, wisdom is for all people. It was meant to be that way.

Rather than riches, it is suggested that man choose wisdom's instruction. What good are riches if you are a fool? But how much more valuable is discernment and prudence?

I discovered something new about wisdom here. It was by God's wisdom (wisdom the "craftsman" v. 30) that He was able to create. It was wise for God to create what He did, the way He did. Not only that, wisdom was brought forth as the "first" of His works. I'm not sure if that was the first thing God did, as that suggests a timeline for a God who transcends time. Maybe in this case it is the most important of his works? It does say, "Before" these various items were created, Wisdom was given birth. Which suggests that wisdom is alive. A living being.

Like a teacher to a fidgety pupil, "Listen to my instruction" and "Listen to me" are written again, like in every previous chapter. This is important.