In some ways, this short passage sums up the bulk of chapter 1 –
counsel to a beloved son about the value of wisdom. A big difference is the
change in tone. In chapter 1, Wisdom mainly addressed stiff-necked fools, with
much warning and rebuke. Here, Wisdom addresses the humble, who desire to know
what Wisdom has to say. Proverbs will have a lot to say to us about wisdom. We
need to listen.