1-16-07 Proverbs 3: 15, 16

Proverbs 3: 15, 16 (KJ21)
She is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her. Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honor.

Proverbs 3: 15, 16 (NAS)
She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her. Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.

Proverbs 3: 15, 16 (NIVUS)
She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

Proverbs 3: 15, 16 (NLT)
Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. She offers you life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.

Youth is worshiped in our society. Everyone seems to want to look younger, firmer, and more fit. Botox and liposuction, as well as face lifts and tummy tucks, are the measures that some people take to preserve that youthful appearance. Many deceive themselves into believing that if they look younger, they can turn back the hands of time and live longer. However, Adonai the Lord God Almighty, who has control over life and death, does not look on the outer appearance, but He looks at what is in someone's heart.

One of the most effective ways to extend your life is to strive and seek after the wisdom of God. Wisdom is a precious and valuable commodity. You should try to obtain as much of this rare and highly prized resource that you can. It is more costly than pearls and rubies. You may desire pleasant and delightful things, but their profit does not compare or equal that which can be attained through wisdom.

Wisdom holds long life in her right hand and she will lengthen your life as you seek her. In fact, if you choose to live according to the wisdom of Almighty God you will live forever. Not only will you have everlasting life, but you will also find that she has wealth and riches, as well as glory and honor, in her left hand. As you clothe yourself in wisdom's raiment, you will begin to resemble her. You will begin to accumulate and hold all that she has in her hands. You will grow rich and abound in honor. Others will see a great and noble man when then look upon you.