This Proverb says, long life is in her (wisdom’s) right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are those who hold her fast.” Having wisdom brings tangible benefits to one’s life. Two of those benefits are having a long and prosperous life.
Wisdom enables a person to make good decisions. Decisions made with wisdom keep harm from a person and his household. Wise decisions also promote good health. Making wise decisions will result in having a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Therefore, a wise person will have a better quality of life than a foolish person. Having good health is truly a blessing, especially in old age.
As this Proverb says, ‘Wisdom is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are those who hold her fast.’ Having wisdom is a gift from God. It is the result of believing in God and living according to God’s Word, the Bible. Those who do so will have a very good life. More importantly, they will likely be allowed into Heaven after they die.
