Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
Don't abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love wisdom, and she will watch over you.
The writer is saying that if we hold onto wisdom and cherish it, wisdom will guard and protect us throughout life.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, attributed mainly to King Solomon, this verse is part of a larger section where wisdom is personified as a woman to instruct young people in ancient Israel on living a godly life. This reflects the cultural emphasis in Israelite society on seeking divine wisdom as a safeguard against folly and moral failure. Such personification draws from broader ancient Near Eastern traditions where wisdom was seen as a precious, life-preserving gift from God.
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