Wisdom Literature Central Theme/s Favorite Verse

Books
1. JOB the eternal problem of JOB 5:2- For wrath kills a
unmerited suffering, foolish man, and envy
slay a simple one.
2. PSALMS Yahweh's love for the PSALMS 5:12- For you, O
poor and the oppressed Lord, will bless the
righteous; with favor You
will surround him as with
a shield.
3. PROVERBS fear of God, wisdom, PROVERBS 2:22- But the
temperance, honesty, wicked will be cut off
hard work, humility, from the earth, and the
using one's words unfaithful will be
carefully and judiciously, uprooted from it.
avoiding evil people,
being generous,
accepting rebukes from
God and parents,
disciplining children,
honoring one's parents,
and honoring one's
spouse.
4. ECCLESIASTES are the pain and ECCLESIASTES 10:2- A
frustration engendered wise man’s heart is at his
by observing and right hand, but a fool’s
meditating on the heart at his left.
distortions and inequities
pervading the world
5.SONG OF SONGS  the beauty and mystery SONG OF SONGS 6:3- I
of sexual love within the am my beloved’s, and my
context of marriage, one beloveds loved is mine.
of God's gifts to He feeds his flocks
humanity among the lilies.
6. WISDOM wisdom is the perfection WISDOM 14:2- For the
of knowledge of the urge for profits devised
righteous as a gift from this latter, and Wisdom
 God showing itself in the artisan produced it.
action.
7. SIRACH friendship, education, SIRACH 2:2 – ‘Be sincere
poverty and wealth, and steadfast,
laws, religious worship, undisturbed in times of
and many other matters adversity.’
that reflect the religious
and social customs of
the time.

REFLECTION:
As our celebration for the gift of wisdom, write your reflection and look for your
own personal evidence about God as the ultimate source of wisdom. End your
reflection with a short prayer asking God’s help to enlighten us as we live out the
message of the wisdom literature.
- Wisdom is making deeper union with God in mind, will, and heart our constant,
conscious goal in everything we do. This is both a divine Holy Spirit Gift and a
human habit to cultivate.
We also see God at work in our lives and in the world through the gift of wisdom.
Nature's wonders, historical events, and the ups and downs of our lives all have a
deeper meaning for the wise person. The issues of truth judgment and being able
to see God's entire image.

Prayer: Help me, Lord, to trust you with my decisions and my future. Allow me to
lean on you with all my heart rather than relying on my own imperfect
comprehension. Lord, give me clear direction in my life. As I submit myself to you,
I know that you will direct my paths and that your guidance is always the best way
to go. Father, please hear my prayer. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.