Proverbs 3:13-26 Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding.… I. THE PLEASURES OF WISDOM. 1. Present happiness. 2. Lasting happiness. II. THE PRECIOUSNESS OF WISDOM (vers. 14-18). Many figures are employed to set forth the preciousness of wisdom. III. THE POSSESSION OF WISDOM. 1. Its reception (ver. 18). This laying hold implies earnestness and determination. Heavenly wisdom will never be the portion of the man who has "no heart to it" (Proverbs 17:16). 2. Its retention (ver. 21). The crown jewels in the Tower are guarded and closely watched. Iron bars exclude the stranger from a too near approach to them, and jealous eyes watch his movements as he is permitted to look at them. So let us guard the "Pearl of great price." The only hand that can hold fast the pearl of wisdom are those of "faith and love which is in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 1:13). Compare "The Lord... shall keep" (ver. 26). IV. THE PATTERN OF WISDOM (ver. 19). V. THE PURSUIT OF WISDOM. (H. Thorne.) Parallel Verses KJV: Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.WEB: Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. |
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