“How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.” Psalm 36:7
Historians would tell us that when a king conquered another king, the victorious would take the robe of the defeated and have it sown to the end of his own. It appeared as and was referred to as his wings. In ancient times a king would spread his kingly garment over someone to protect them as they came under his authority. The King of kings will protect us under the shadow of His wings.
“Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.” Proverbs 8:33
“Wisdom” speaks directly of ‘herself’ through the whole chapter. I wondered why in verses 1-3 that Wisdom was referred to as ‘she.’ Could it be that Solomon learned so much wisdom from his mother? Possibly. Wisdom is explained as the instructor of all who will hear, the hater of evil, the strength of kings, the source of riches, the leader unto righteousness and sound judgment, and supplier of treasure. Wisdom was possessed of the LORD in the beginning, ‘before his works of old.’ Creation was worked by Wisdom. To those who will hear, Wisdom will be a blessing to those that keep her ways.
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