In the first chapter the sad end of those who reject the true wisdom was seen; in the second the reward of those who receive God's Word and lay it up with them, apply their heart to understanding, is given with equal plainness. Observe that diligence is called for; Christians are too easily content with an occasional reference to God's Word for the pathway here below.
God has laid up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to them that walk in integrity, guarding the paths of just judgment and keeping the way of His saints (verses 7-8). Thus the believer is fully and wonderfully provided for in every way.
When this wisdom enters into the heart, and this knowledge is pleasant to the soul, discretion keeps, understanding preserves, the saint of God. He is delivered from the way of evil, from the corruption and immorality which abound, and are planned especially to ensnare the young.
How thankful we must be to God for setting out in His Word the clear light needed for a clean walk in a defiled and defiling world. Here His children are guarded and warned against the evils, and encouraged to lay hold of the good; according to God's ways in government, whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap; for he that sows to his flesh shall reap corruption from the flesh; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.
"Let us not lose heart in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Galatians 6:7-9.