Solomon describes true wisdom as the fear of the Lord and the knowledge of God. True wisdom comes from God, “from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding”. It must be searched for like people search for silver or hidden treasure. True wisdom helps us to “understand righteousness and justice and equity”, and protects us from the way of evil.
True wisdom requires time and effort to develop, but it is more than intellectual knowledge. It’s something that affects our thoughts and actions, helps us avoid temptation and guides us to “walk in the way of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous”. It offers hope of an inheritance. It’s up to us to spend the time developing this wisdom, to make the choice between two masters and serve God.