THE BOOK OF WISDOM – PART XI

WISDOM AS THE GENEROUS LADY

I. Solomon now describes Wisdom as a beautiful woman and the bride of his soul, who provides all things that are of lasting goodness.

- Here, Jewish wisdom is also incorporating these virtues.

II. Solomon then describes, as he did in chapter 7, verses 7-12, how he took Wisdom and how she made him a good ruler.

1. Here, there is a more positive view of the people around Solomon.

III. Solomon then describes his own experience in seeking out Wisdom.

A. He begins by summarizing the benefits of Wisdom that he has just praised.