Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
I see in this passage three things we are to do concerning wisdom:
Get wisdom
The Bible says, “with all thy getting.” First and foremost, before work, money, or family. Before we attempt to make our mark in the world, get wisdom.
Exalt wisdom
The word has to do with stacking up as the Lord did the waters of Jordan for Israel under Joshua. It is similar to the words of Jesus Christ “if I be lifted up.”[1] It means to make wisdom plain and visible. Wisdom is not to be hidden.
Embrace wisdom
Meaning, “to clasp or fold the hands.” Once gotten, wisdom must be held on to. It would not do to get wisdom and stuff it in a closet. It is to be gotten with all our getting, elevated so that it is obvious and then embraced so that it is ever near to our side and heart.
As it is found in the Proverbs, the description of wisdom sounds like Christ Jesus. Get Christ with all your getting. Lift Christ for all to see in your life. Embrace Christ so that you never leave His side.
[1] John 12:32 (KJV)
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
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