Proverbs Thought of the Day

"Does not wisdom call out?

Does not understanding raise her voice?
On the heights along the way,

where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
beside the gates leading into the city,

at the entrances, she cries aloud:
"To you, O men, I call out;

I raise my voice to all mankind.
You who are simple, gain prudence;

you who are foolish, gain understanding."

- Proverbs 8:1-5

Is it possible to get wisdom even if you've been a fool all your life? This proverb tells us that wisdom is calling out to those who are fools, and telling them to gain understanding. It doesn't talk about it ever being too late. Actually, it paints a picture of wisdom reaching out, standing at the gates of the city and crying out. Wisdom is begging to be heard. Can't you just reach out to her?

"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

- James 1:5