Wisdom

I have been studying the Proverbs lately and am so excited about what God has been showing me. I also think it's so cool that He has shown things to me in ways that make since; pulling things together even when they are not listed together in the Word. I know this is God working because it is usually not my forte to "connect the dots".
So just in case you're interested, Here is what God has shown me...

When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul
Then discretion will preserve you
To deliver you from:
Evil,
The one who speaks perverse things,
Those who leave the path of uprightness to walk in darkness,
Those who are crooked and devious in their path,
Immoral women
So that you may walk in the way of goodness and be kept in the paths of righteousness.

So, how do you get this wisdom and knowledge?
It's in the Word of God. In particular, Proverbs.
Proverbs starts out by saying that it is written for:
Knowing and receiving wisdom and instruction
Perceiving words of understanding, justice, judgment and equity
Giving prudence /discretion
It also says:
The wise will hear and increase learning
A man of understanding will attain wise counsel

Wisdom will:
Hear instruction, not forsake the law
Keep foot from path of sinners, do not consent to their enticement
Find out knowledge and discretion
Turn at God’s reproof, -then God will pour the Holy Spirit on you and make His word known to you.


If you receive the Word and treasure commandments
So that you incline your ear to wisdom and apply heart to understand
If you cry out for discernment and lift up your voice for understanding,
Seek her as silver,
Search for her as for hidden treasures,
Then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find knowledge of God.

The Proverbs also talk about characteristics of wisdom,
that it cries out, dwells in prudence, is found by diligent seekers
So it's not hiding from us. God makes it clear to us, if we will look for it.
Also, God promises us that whoever listens to God will dwell safely and will be secure, without fear of evil.