"I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion." Proverbs 8:12Wisdom is clear direction. The Greek word used most often in the scriptures to denote "wisdom" is sophia. Sophia is derived from the Greek word Saphes which means clarity.
In the old testament, in Proverbs chapters 2,3,4 and 8, the word "wisdom" is often associated with the words "way", "path", or "direction." So taken together, we see that in it's purest form, wisdom is a clear way, path or direction from God. And per Proverbs 8:12 above, wisdom is always accompanied by prudence, knowledge and discretion.
Prudence in this verse is derived from the Hebrew word Ormah. Ormah comes from the word Orem which means strategy. Discretion in the same verse is derived from the Hebrew word Mezimmah. Mezimmah means a plan. Mezimmah is further derived from the Hebrew word Zamam. Zamam is defined as a plan, a plot, or a purpose.
In all of this together, if we were to write our own amplified version of Proverbs 8:12, we could say the following:
"I, clear direction, dwell together with strategy; I possess knowledge and plans within an overall plot and purpose."God is a God of plans and strategies. And this planning and strategizing extends throughout all of creation. From the very numbers of the hairs on your head (Matthew 10:30) to the time when you are to be born and the places you are to live (Acts 17:26). Everything is determined and intended by a Master Planner. And these plans express themselves in Ergons, in works that we are called to be a part of from day to day, week to week, year in and year out.
From faith to faith (Romans 1:17) we go from one work to another according to his plans and strategies for our lives.
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