The getting of wisdom

Speaking of slowing down one's Bible reading, look what happened at Bible study when we put the brakes on our reading of the first five verses of Proverbs and asked ourselves the question, "Why would you actually want to read the book of Proverbs?"

The proverbs of Solomon
son of David,
king of Israel:

for attaining wisdom
and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;
for acquiring
a disciplined
and prudent life,
doing what is right
and just
and fair;
for giving prudence
to the simple,
knowledge
and discretion  
to the young—
let the wise
listen
and add
to their learning,
and let the discerning
get guidance.
 
What a fantastic list.  What a great set of reasons to read Proverbs.  The getting of godly wisdom - from Proverbs and from the full counsel of God - is for all...for the young and the old, for those who lack wisdom and those who already have some.  And the benefits are many.   
 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Proverbs 1:7a