Proverbs 1:20-22

Wisdom shouts in the street, she raises her voice in the markets; she calls out at the head of the noisy streets; at the entrance of city gates, she speaks her words: How long, O naïve ones (you who are easily misled), will you love being simple-minded and undiscerning? How long will scoffers (who ridicule and deride) delight in scoffing? How long will fools (who obstinately mock truth) hate knowledge?

God will send wisdom when we ask for help. Choosing wisdom and making a wise choice will not always be the easiest, depending on outside pressure. In each case above, a person chose to follow their own ways instead of the way of wisdom. Following the world’s wisdom doesn’t bring us the highest reward.