Driving past a sign last week, I couldn’t help but think of the untimely face-off on the debt ceiling in our nation’s capitol. The sign stated “Don’t cross this field unless you ...

THE OWL, a symbol of wisdom, in Avner Moriah's illustrations ... was written by King Solomon and is read in synagogues on the Shabbat of Sukkot. Its 12 chapters are laden with observations on ...

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Solomon was acclaimed as the wisest of kings. According to medieval legend, his wisdom was most strenuously tested by a peasant whose rude appearance was the distinguished monarch’s opposite.

Since ancient times, wisdom has been a prized possession. Solomon, history’s wisest man, wrote, “Acquire wisdom, and with all your acquiring, get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7). He recognized ...

So, let’s read about the wisdom offered in the Bible with its ... King David was succeeded by his son King Solomon. Like all humans, they were flawed but had great faith in the God of Israel.