O Be Wise...

Jacob 6:12:

"O be wise; what can I say more?"

Short and to the point. I love this scripture. But what exactly is wisdom? Wisdom is based on knowledge. How much do you know and can you apply that knowledge correctly?

"Since knowledge is an acquaintance with, or clear perception of, facts; and wisdom is the capacity of judging soundly and dealing broadly with facts; especially in their practical application to life and conduct, it follows that wisdom is a product of, and is dependent upon knowledge." -Marion G Romney

so what if we don't have the knowledge? Can we still be wise? Yes.

"the inspiration of the Lord can and often does compensate for unknown facts—that is, for lack of knowledge" -Marion G Romney

The Lord knows all. So by following divine inspiration-it is as if we know all the facts. (see talk)

So to be wise we must have knowledge but we must also be humble. (D&C 136:32-33)

32 Let him that is ignorant learn wisdom by humbling himself and calling upon the Lord his God, that his eyes may be opened that he may see, and his ears opened that he may hear;
33 For my Spirit is sent forth into the world to enlighten the humble and contrite, and to the condemnation of the ungodly.

O be wise- learn all you can so you are able to make smart choices, but be humble enough to rely upon the Lord for inspiration in all things. That is how we act with wisdom. What can I say more?