wisdom of God

Proverbs 2:16-19 (NLT) warns that wisdom protects you from the seductive "strange woman" (representing immorality, sin, and worldly temptation) who uses flattering words, has abandoned her covenant with God, and whose path leads to destruction, death, and spiritual ruin, with no return for those who follow her, highlighting the stark choice between life with wisdom and death with sin. This passage contrasts the destructive allure of sin (the "strange woman") with the protective power of wisdom (Lady Wisdom). It's a call to discernment, urging readers to choose a path that honors God and leads to life, rather than one that promises pleasure but delivers only ruin, emphasizing that true life is found in righteousness and commitment to God's covenant.