PROVERBS 2:1-22

The Value of Wisdom
Proverbs 2:5
Then you will understand the fear of the
Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.

Bible commentary:
Find the knowledge. Treasure hunts may fail, but one who truly seeks will never fail to reach an understanding of the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. Although as exhaustive knowledge of God can never be obtained, even though a happy eternity is spent in learning ever more of His loving nature, knowledge sufficient for salvation is promised to every searcher for truth (Matt. 7:7,8)

Proverbs 2:10,11
10When wisdom enters your heart,
And knowledge is pleasant to your soul,
11Discretion will preserve you;
Understanding will keep you,

Bible commentary:
Knowledge is pleasant. Many acquire learning upon the urging of parents or teachers, and gather a measure of wisdom, but there is a vast difference between such learning and that which is inspired by a love of wisdom. Especially is this the case when the wisdom to be learned is the way of eternal life. Salvation from sin demands an active love for truth and a delight in right knowledge.
Discretion shall preserve thee. Love for truth leads to a consideration of right and wrong and a purposing in the heart to avoid that which is evil. Daniel had thus counted the cost and determined not to partake of meats offered to idols , whatever might be the outcome. Such preconsideration arms against temptation and protects from failure under sudden pressure (Dan. 1:8).

Proverbs 2:21,22
21For the upright will dwell in the
land,
And the blameless will remain in it;
22But the wicked will be cut off from
the earth,
And the faithful will be uprooted
from it.

Bible commentary:
In the land. Or, "in the earth." the word translated "land" is also frequently translated "earth." Not only will obedience to the voice of wisdom bring present good; it will also lead to eternal life in the beautiful new earth. Disregard of the Word of God brings trouble in this life and results in the plucking up from the earth of all who continue in sin. So complete will be this rooting out that no trace will be left (Obadiah 16; Mal. 4:1).