Whatever Became of Wisdom?

Grace for All · Sep 18, 2026 · 4m

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

When Solomon became king, he had one big request for God: give me the wisdom to govern well. God said, “Yes,” and gave it to him generously.

Here's the thing we often overlook. The Hebrew word for "wisdom" is bigger than the kind you need to run a kingdom. It covers a craftsman's skill, an artist's eye, and something closer to home — the everyday competence of living life well. Scripture even pictures Wisdom as a friend – a woman standing at her door, inviting people to the hospitality of her table…