Proverbs 8:22–31 primarily discusses wisdom expressed as a divine figure. In these verses, Wisdom is portrayed as speaking, describing her existence before the creation of the world. Although this passage does not explicitly mention any specific person, it describes wisdom as being present with God from the beginning, before the earth was formed and before the seas and mountains were established.
This portrayal of wisdom aligns with the extensive wisdom literature found in the Bible, particularly in the Book of Proverbs, where wisdom is highly valued and seen as essential to righteous living and understanding God's ways. is depicted.