wisdom. 2:6–7 Wisdom is God-given, not the result of mere human effort or ability (cf. 1 Kings 3:9ff.; James 1:5). 2:10–22 Wisdom is beneficial in that it delivers one from the ways of evil men (vv. 10–15), from the arms of the adulteress (vv. 16–19), and preserves one’s life and character (vv. 20–22). 2:16–19 What kind of woman is the adulteress? She is a flatterer (v. 16), unfaithful to her husband (v. 17), may have a religious background but is backslidden (v. 17), and offers a taste of life but