Wisdom is not simply intelligence. The Hebrew word for wisdom – hokma – carries a range of meaning far beyond simply being head smart, or having a high I.Q. Wisdom is more of an ability to “know how” to navigate a circumstance, rather than sheer knowledge of facts, or a “knowing that.” This is what the Proverbs teaches – a “knowing how” to navigate life that leads to the preservation of life, flourishing of people, and success.