1. Wisdom is more precious than rubies (1-21)

Wisdom speaks for herself! Her invitation is to all mankind (4). This is not worldly wisdom; it is spiritual wisdom from God. This wisdom offers prudence to the simple and understanding to the foolish. She detests wickedness and crookedness and hates arrogance and pride (13). Anyone who loves wisdom and seeks her will surely find her (17). True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord.

2. Whoever finds me finds life (22-36)

God created the world through his word of wisdom. This Wisdom points to Jesus the Word (Jn 1:1,2). God's wisdom in creation far exceeds anything man can imagine. Wisdom rejoices in God himself and she delights in all his works of creation. This kind of wisdom is worth seeking with one's whole heart, for whoever fails to find her will surely die (35-36).

Application: Lord, teach me to love true spiritual wisdom and to honor you from my heart.
One Word: Those who seek wisdom find her