Proverbs 8:8–11

Of the Messiah, the Personal Wisdom.

THE RICHNESS OF WISDOM’S GIFTS. — V. 8. All the words of My mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them, nothing twisted or distorted, such as might lead men astray. V. 9. They are all plain to him that understandeth, so that the way of salvation is clear, and right to them that find knowledge, teaching them the duties of sanctification. V. 10. Receive My instruction and not silver, for true wisdom is to be preferred above the greatest wealth of this world, and knowledge rather than choice gold. V. 11. For wisdom is better than rubies, the finest coral jewelry, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Compare chapter 3, 14. 15.

This entire section clearly speaks of the divine wisdom in a most peculiar sense, as personified in the person of the Word of God, Jesus Christ, for He it is who, in His revealed Word, teaches all men the true understanding of His person and office and the way to salvation.