Proverbs 4
In the Bible wisdom is often given personification as a woman. Wisdom, understanding, and instruction are often personified as women. Verse four shows the passing on of wisdom and instruction is a generational thing. A Father talks to his child and speaks of wisdom’s value using female pronouns. If wisdom is female, could you interpret the Proverbs portrayal of wisdom as how a husband should interact with his wife:
-- forsake her not (and she will preserve thee)
-- love her (and she will keep thee)
-- exalt her (and she will promote thee)
-- embrace her (and she will bring you to honor, she will [be as an] ornament of grace, [a] crown of glory)
-- keep her (for she is thy life)
