Wisdom’s Inner Companions

Neville's Inner Vision

To the inward ear this verse reveals a simple law: you are the state of consciousness in which you dwell. 'Whoso loveth wisdom' rejoices the inner father—the higher self that holds you in esteem and steadiness—while 'he that keepeth company with harlots' represents surrender to cheap pleasures that steal time, attention, and resources from your treasury of mind. When you indulge these companions, your substance is spent in needless fantasies and restless craving; when you cherish wisdom, you conserve and multiply your inner wealth by disciplined focus, refined discernment, and compassionate action. The 'father' is not a man outside you but the sense of self-respect and divine order within. Your external circumstances reflect your inner stock; you can revise by assuming the feeling of being the one who loves wisdom, who walks away from distractions, and who thereby frees funds for higher use. This is not denial but realignment: you embody wealth by aligning your company with wisdom, and energy flows where attention is given.