Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is everyone that retaineth her.
There can be no question but that the attainment of Christ and all his blessings with him, and in him, must be the summit of happiness. And it is delightful to see in these verses how sweet the correspondence is between what is here said of finding wisdom, and what the gospel speaks of finding Christ. We have found him (said one that had through grace made this discovery) of whom Moses and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth. John 1:45. He is the goodly pearl, which the wise merchant-man long sought, and when found, sold all that he had and bought. Matthew 13:45-46. And while all other pursuits, and all other attainments are found never to satisfy, but everlastingly disappoint; Jesus gives to them that seek and find him, durable riches and righteousness. Proverbs 8:18-19. Jesus is indeed the tree of life in the paradise of God, under whose shadow by faith, believers now sit and find the fruit sweet to their taste: and ere long they will sit down forever to enjoy his whole fulness by the river of life, in the kingdom of glory. Song of Solomon 2:3; Revelation 22:1-2.