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* Verse 1-11 - The will of God is made known by the works of creation , and by the consciences of men , but more clearly by Moses and the prophets . The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction . Yet attention to the words of Christ , will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth . Where there is an understanding heart , and willingness to receive the truth in love , wisdom is valued above silver and gold . * Verse 12-21 - Wisdom , here is Christ , in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge ; it is Christ in the word , and Christ in the heart ; not only Christ revealed to us , but Christ revealed in us . All prudence and skill are from the Lord . Through the redemption of Christ 's precious blood , the riches of his grace abound in all wisdom and prudence . Man found out many inventions for ruin ; God found one for our recovery . He hates pride and arrogance , evil ways and froward conversation ; these render men unwilling to hear his humbling , awakening , holy instructions . True religion gives men the best counsel in all difficult cases , and helps to make their way plain . His wisdom makes all truly happy who receive it in the love of Christ Jesus . Seek him early , seek him earnestly , seek him before any thing else . Christ never said , Seek in vain . Those who love Christ , are such as have seen his loveliness , and have had his love shed abroad in their hearts ; therefore they are happy . They shall be happy in this world , or in that which is beyond compare better . Wealth gotten by vanity will soon be diminished , but that which is well got , will wear well ; and that which is well spent upon works of piety and charity , will be lasting . If they have not riches and honour in this world , they shall have that which is infinitely better . They shall be happy in the grace of God . Christ , by his Spirit , guides believers into all truth , and so leads them in the way of righteousness ; and they walk after the Spirit . Also , they shall be happy in the glory of God hereafter . In Wisdom 's promises , believers have goods laid up , not for days and years , but for eternity ; her fruit therefore is better than gold . * Verse 22-31 - The Son of God declares himself to have been engaged in the creation of the world . How able , how fit is the Son of God to be the Saviour of the world , who was the Creator of it ! The Son of God was ordained , before the world , to that great work . Does he delight in saving wretched sinners , and shall not we delight in his salvation ? * Verse 32-36 - Surely we should hearken to Christ 's voice with the readiness of children . Let us all be wise , and not refuse such mercy . Blessed are those who hear the Saviour 's voice , and wait on him with daily reading , meditation , and prayer . The children of the world find time for vain amusements , without neglecting what they deem the one thing needful . Does it not show contempt of Wisdom 's instructions , when people professing godliness , seek excuses for neglecting the means of grace ? Christ is Wisdom , and he is Life to all believers ; nor can we obtain God 's favour , unless we find Christ , and are found in him . Those who offend Christ deceive themselves ; sin is a wrong to the soul . Sinners die because they will die , which justifies God when he judges . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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