Proverbs 16:16 says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!” So, how does one obtain wisdom? Proverbs gives us a multitude of practical ways to be wise. In fact, it is one of three books of the Bible, along with Job and Ecclesiastes, that are categorized as “wisdom” books. Together, these books give us insight into God’s wisdom. Here are three short but very informative videos from the Bible Project on the wisdom books: Watch: Wisdom Boo

What are some sayings you grew up hearing? Benjamin Franklin, American statesman and author, coined many wise sayings through his “Poor Richard’s Proverbs,” including one my mother often used: “You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar.” Franklin also wrote the familiar proverb: “early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” The tradition and culture of Franklin’s day dictated that people were versed in and ready to give practical wisdom f