wisdom77Solomon Declares His Love for Wisdom - Realizing that I was only human, I prayed and was given understanding. The spirit of Wisdom came to me. I regarded her more hhly thanSolomon’s Respect for Wisdom (1 Kings 3:3–9; Wis 9:1–18)7 Therefore I prayed, and understanding was given me; . I called on God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me.