The books of wisdom and the prophetic books connect the Old and New Covenants in a unique way, forming a bridge between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. The books of wisdom (or wisdom literature) are the literary expression of the Davidic Covenant. Although not all of them were written during the reign of David and Solomon, many were. Moreover, the books reflect Israel’s mission, which flowered under David and Solomon, to lead other nations to God. The wisdom they contain is universal—helpful for all people in all times. In this sense, the wisdom books point forward to the New Covenant and the Gospel message, which also is not only for the Jews and the descendants of Moses, but for all people, in all times.