The phrase “Wisdom of Solomon” carries both a personal and a scriptural meaning. On one hand, it recalls the extraordinary wisdom that God gave to King Solomon, the son of David. On the other, it refers to one of the most beautiful books in the Old Testament, written to teach the value of divine wisdom that comes from God alone.
When Solomon became king, he prayed not for wealth or power, but for a “listening heart” to govern his people wisely. God was so pleased with his humility that He granted Solomon unparalleled wisdom (1 Kings 3:5–14). That story reminds us that true wisdom is not human cleverness, but a grace given to those who seek God’s will above their own desires.
The Book of Wisdom, also called The Wisdom of Solomon, is part of the Catholic and Orthodox Old Testament (though not included in the Protestant canon). It was written in Greek, likely in Alexandria around the first century B.C., and it reflects on how God’s wisdom guides the righteous and exposes the emptiness of sin and idolatry. Its words are both poetic and profound: “For wisdom is a breath of the power of God, a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty” (Wisdom 7:25).
In reading this book, we see how divine wisdom is not just knowledge—it is participation in God’s own light. It teaches us that wisdom stands beside God in creation, guiding history and leading souls toward eternal life. The Church often sees in this “Wisdom” a foreshadowing of Christ Himself, the eternal Word of God, who became human to lead us into truth.
When we pray for wisdom, as Solomon did, we are really asking to see life as God sees it—to judge rightly, love deeply, and walk faithfully. In our daily choices, in our families and struggles, wisdom helps us recognize what truly matters and what draws us closer to heaven.
May we, like Solomon, seek not riches or power, but a heart that listens to God. For when we walk in His wisdom, we walk in peace.
— Fr. John Matthew, for Christian Way
