1. Take hold of my words (1-6)

Parents love their children and want to give everything they have. But the best way is to teach them the word of God to get wisdom. Solomon reveals how his father David taught him day and night to seek God first (1 Kings 2:1-9) till he asked God to give him wisdom more than anything else. Wisdom comes from the word of God. If we take hold of the words of God with all our heart and keep his commands, we will live. If we do not forget his words and do not forsake wisdom, God will protect us and watch over us.

2. Second, wisdom is supreme (7-9)

But wisdom is not easy to get. Therefore, we should do our best to get wisdom (1 Kings 3:9) though it may cost all we have. If we esteem wisdom, she will exalt us. If we embrace her, she will honor us. Wisdom eventually will present us with a crown of splendor, eternal life if we accept it. Paul considered everything as garbage to earn Jesus, for to know Christ was supreme. Jesus is the source of wisdom.