1. "If you look for wisdom, " (1-4)

Wisdom is God's gift but we must seek it dearly. It does not come naturally. This chapter contains an 'if, 'then' statement. If I seek God first, if I accept the words and store up his commands, if I turn my ears to wisdom and apply my heart to understanding, if I call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if I look for it as for silver and hidden treasure. I have a choice each and every moment. I must decide to look for God first.

2. "Then, wisdom will save you" (5-22)

Then the Lord gives us many blessings: the fear of the Lord, the knowledge of God, understanding, wisdom, success, discretion and protection from the wicked and adulterous influence. We will walk in the ways of good men. We will live forever. But the wicked and the unfaithful will be cut off and torn from the land.