Proverbs 1:5 KJV

Proverbs 1:5   KJV

No one finishes the study of gaining wisdom, there is always more to learn.  Solomon had an eye to posterity in writing this book of Proverbs, in that, he is hoping by it to season the minds of the rising generation with the generous principles of wisdom and virtue.  Those who are young and simple may by them be made wise, and are not excluded from his school.  Here is not only milk for babes, but strong meat for strong men; to distinguish between truth and falsehood, good and evil, and to perceive the words of understanding; and that we may know wisdom and instruction, that wisdom which is gotten by instruction, by divine revelation,  and to know how to speak and act wisely ourselves while giving instruction to others.

 

Therefore, there is still a pressing forward, that one may increase in learning, may know more and know it better, more clearly and distinctly, and may know better how to make use of it.  As long as we live we should strive to increase in all useful learning.  A wise man, by increasing in learning, is not only profitable to himself, but to others also.    A counsellor  as a man of understanding in these precepts of wisdom, when comparing these precepts with one another  with his own observations, shall by degrees  attain unto wise counsels; wherein he stands fair for preferment, and will be consulted as an oracle entrusted with the management of public affairs.  Yet, those whom God has blessed with wisdom must study to do good with it, according to their sphere.

 

It is more dignity to be counsellor to a prince, but, it is more charity to be counsellor to the poor, as Job was with his wisdom:  Job 29:15, I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.