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Proverbs 8 Explained: Walk the Path to Life and God’s Favor

Proverbs 8 is a beautiful chapter where Wisdom speaks like a friend calling out to us. She stands in public places, inviting everyone to come, listen, and learn. Her words show us that God wants us to live with clarity, truth, and purpose.

In this chapter, Wisdom tells us that she was with God before the world was created. She rejoiced as God formed the heavens, the seas, and the earth. This shows how important wisdom is in God’s plan and how deeply connected it is to His creation.

Wisdom also speaks about the value she brings. Her words are better than silver, gold, or any treasure. She helps leaders make fair choices, guides people in justice, and gives true riches to those who follow her path. When we listen to her, our lives become stronger and more secure.

Wisdom - for blessings and Godly favor

Proverbs 8:34-36 NIV

Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. [35] For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. [36] But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death.”

Verse 35 states that whoever finds wisdom find both Life & Favor from the Lord. Wisdom is central to having a meaningful and fulfilled life and without wisdom we only harm ourselves. Verse 34 shows that being close to wisdom every day ( by reading the scripture, asking God for wisdom thru prayers), help us get God's approval and blessings.

We all want many things in life, and sometimes we are too focused on these worldly things that we forgot the most important thing - our devotion to God.  We can't find real happiness on money, fame, career, power or anything else other than God. Without God in our life, even no matter how plenty we have, it will never be enough. We will always want more! Normally ending us hurting others or ourselves. 

Gaining wisdom helps us enjoy the gift of life that God has given us. Live a life guided by the Lord's wisdom. A life with value and meaning.

Wisdom says . . .

Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.

Proverbs 8:1-4

(Present Tense)

Unto you, O men, I call;

I wisdom dwell with prudence

pride, and arrogancy, and…