The way of the wise man is portrayed through two lenses in two biblical books—the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. The way of the wise or the fool- Proverbs. Pursue the Lord's way or your own desires- Ecclesiastes. He concludes that all pursuits are vanity and end in death. So what is it? Wise or Fool? Follow Torah, seek the Lord, fear God, and seek His commands; that is the way of the wise man.