The first beatitude of the Proverbs introduces a new lesson. "Getteth understanding," literally as in the margin, probably in the sense of…

Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom
Some connect these words with the preceding; as if the sense was, a good ma…

No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity are considered. We mus…