Wisdom

The world has seen men who exhibited a great wealth of wisdom, but there has not been a person wiser than Solomon. Throughout the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, Solomon shares much about the benefits of being diligent and the detriment of being lazy or as described in the King James Version of the bible, a sluggard. A person who acts with diligence is one who puts forth “constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; and is persistent in exertion of body and mind.”…

In Siddhartha, it is proven that knowledge and wisdom two separate entities. Through Siddhartha's quest to break the cycle of rebirth and to attain spiritual bliss, he learns that there is a difference between being well informed about something and to actually experience that same thing. The first is having knowledge, while the second is attaining wisdom. Siddhartha learns that while knowledge can be learned, wisdom can only be attained through experiences. At the start of the book,…

The Voice of Wisdom Harper Lee wrote the stunning novel To Kill A Mockingbird during a time in the United States that was tragic. In the South, if you were not white or rich you had no rights. African-Americans were discriminated every single day. Citizens of the South did not trust black men. White men believed that African-Americans just wanted to steal your money and rape your women and children. This was an awful stereotype, and sadly, it still can be found in America today. To Kill A…

The Reign of King Solomon: Diplomatic and Economic Perceptive written by Dr. Yosef Green, as a journal article that is easy to read and understand. This article is a summary of a man before his time, whose wisdom in economics and politics was often overlooked. Solomon’s parents were King David and Bathsheba and later he became the king of both Israel and Judah. The article by Dr. Green describes King Solomon’s vision and leadership in the trade, industry and the attitude of greed that seemed…

Although the definitions of wisdom often include an ability to make proper decisions and to think objectively this concept is more complex, philosophical and its connotative meaning is a thought-provoking topic for a discussion. First of all, does the fact that a person has obtained a degree make him or her wise? Secondly, why do people tend to say that someone is wise beyond years? Does it mean that wisdom and age do correlate? And finally, can an immoral person be called wise despite the fact…

Wisdom and knowledge, fraternal twins imbued in Man since Creation, Romulus and Remus, Cain and Abel, one idolized, coveted, benevolent, and permanent; the other mundane, transitory, and potentially dangerous. A crashing wave of brine sweeps the sandy shore along, ever tumultuous: this is knowledge. Droppingly slow, stalactites and stalagmites coalesce into stony relics: this is wisdom. For wisdom is infinitely more precious than knowledge: he who knows, comprehends; he who is wise, empathizes.…

presented here refutes that of those supporting mechanistic retribution; the correct interpretation of this proverb according to the Hebrew text, still states that violent men gain riches (11:16). Consequently, if Proverbs endorses wealth as a reward for wisdom and righteous living but then alludes to the reality of the contrary the contradiction still stands (Proverbs 3:3-4, 16;…

Wisdom Psalms tend to share a common theme: 1. Blessing of righteous (may include the righteous observance of the LAW and its practical application) 2. Condemnation of the unrighteous (may include the wrong doing, hatred of God and His LAW) 3. Promoted positive reflections on the LAW and obedience Wisdom themes are not solely limited to the Psalms and the three other books. It is found throughout scripture in man practical ways, interwoven in the historical accounts and New Testament…

In modern society, the definition of wisdom is: the quality of having experience, knowledge, and moral judgment; the quality of being wise. However, Socrates had the idea that wisdom was knowing oneself. Socrates’s was beyond brilliant compared to the average Athenian; he was self-aware and just. Although Socrates tended to meddle in the affairs of others, he consequently had the ability to spark enlightenment among the people in Athens. To Socrates, philosophy is the study of humans, and he…

Linking Data to Wisdom In healthcare data is readily available. There are millions of studies attempting to prove or disprove any fact a health care provider can ask. Understanding how to apply and impart knowledge gained from data is one premise of nursing informatics. In the medical industry, the goal of data, knowledge and wisdom is to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of health care. The purpose of this paper is to use the extended Graves and Corcoran Metastructure model, which…