“All the words of my mouth are righteous;

  there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.”

Proverbs 8:8 ESV

Wisdom has offered a challenge. Will you accept the challenge to not only speak righteous words, but also not speak twisted or crooked things? The Apostle Paul speaks to this issue in the New Testament.

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

Ephesians 4:29 ESV

“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.”

Proverbs 8:12

Notice in this verse those who surround wisdom: prudence, knowledge, and discretion. In other words, as you grow in wisdom, you should notice the other qualities as well. For example, if you lack discretion, it is very likely you lack wisdom as well. If you are growing in prudence, then it is likely a sign that you are growing in wisdom.

If you ever wonder if you have wisdom, it may be a good idea to look for the presence of wisdom’s three partners in your life as a self-test.