This speech by the teacher of wisdom highlights several elements that show that, although wisdom might seem to result from human effort, it is actually a gift from God that the wise must accept responsibly. In daily life, the wise, as careful and prudent individuals, must maintain judgment about what is right, just, and suitable. This judgment has two immediate practical effects: first, it keeps us from the “wrong path,” preventing us from walking unthinkingly; second, it protects us from the harlot, the prostitute, who here symbolizes the wrong path that doesn’t lead to life. The teacher’s message ultimately encourages practical reflection on wisdom: to walk this path is to walk with God, and only those who follow divine will extend their years. Thus, in the Bible, a long life is seen as a sign of wisdom. It’s reiterated that this wisdom is not gained through personal effort but is a gift from God that the faithful must accept by listening to the Word and applying the Lord’s precepts.