Wisdom Vs. Knowledge - Same or Different?

"My son, pay attention to my wisdom,

listen well to my words of insight,
that you may maintain discretion

and your lips may preserve knowledge."

- Proverbs 5:1-2

So many times the book of Proverbs talks about wisdom and knowledge. But aren't they the same thing?

According to dictionary.com, the definition of knowledge is "acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation." In other words, it's what we know based on what we've learned or been taught. The definition of wisdom is "knowledge as to what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action." Notice the difference: knowledge is simply knowing stuff. Wisdom is knowing what is true and right, and then putting it into action. A person can have a small amount of knowledge, but if that knowledge is true and right and that person acts on what little they know, they are wise. On the other hand, someone who has much knowledge yet doesn't put it into practice is a fool.

So, is it enough to have knowledge? No. If we don't use that knowledge to do good, regardless of how much knowledge we have, we are still fools. And no one wants to be a fool. So, get that knowledge. It's needed. But once you have it, put it into action. Then you will be known as wise.