Though it cost all you have, get understanding. NIV Wisdom Wisdom is the application of God's Word and instruction. Knowing how to handle a given situation and apply the learning one has is wisdom. In God's case, His application of wisdom enables Him to do anything He must do to accomplish His plans and decrees. NIV Wisdom is based upon knowledge but is more akin to understanding.
Wisdom is the ability to judge correctly between all apparent facts in a given situation.
The wisdom of Solomon was spread far and wide as an example of how man should apply his knowledge for the good of all. Yet, when Solomon stopped applying God's Word and commenced to apply man's ways, he fell from grace. They were from nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods. Nevertheless, Solomon held fast to them in love. He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines, and his wives led him astray.