The Lord shows no partiality to princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor, for they are all the work of his hands? – Job 34:19

1  My child, listen to what I say,
    and treasure my commands.   
2 Tune your ears to wisdom,   
    and concentrate on understanding.
3 Cry out for insight,  
    and ask for understanding.  
4 Search for them as you would for silver;    
    seek them like hidden treasures.
5 THEN you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,
    and you will gain knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord grants wisdom!
    From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.

Solomon again reminds us of the importance of wisdom in these first verses of Proverbs 2.  They remind me of a parent talking to their child saying, “look at me, I have something extremely important to tell you.  Are you listening?  Do you hear me?  These things I’m going to tell you are “life savers”/”joy givers”. Remember/apply what I am telling you!!!

Notice that these verses encourage people to be proactive.
Look at the words in bold print above. They are all action words.

It is through an individual’s desire to have wisdom, that they will find it.
Verse 5 tells us, as does Matthew 7:7 – that if you ask it will be given to you; if you seek you will find; if you knock the door will be opened to you.  God wants everyone to have wisdom.  He wants everyone to gain understanding of His Ways.  He is the giver of wisdom.

But wait, there’s more…