11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. 12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion. 13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:11–13
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Proverbs 9:9–11
9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11 For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and year…
Sirach 1:15–17
15 She laid an eternal foundation with men. She will be trusted among their offspring. (WEB) 16 To fear the Lord is the fullness of wisdom. She inebriates men with her fruits. (WEB) 17 She will fill all her house with desirable things, and her storehouses with her produce. (WEB)
Sirach 1:26–28
26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments and the Lord will give her to you freely; (WEB) 27 for the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction. Faith and humility are his good pleasure. (WEB) 28 Don’t disobey the fear of the Lord. Don’t come to him with a double heart. (WEB)
Proverbs 3:12–14
12 for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. 13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 4:6–8
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. 8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
Wisdom of Solomon 6:11–13
11 Therefore set your desire on my words. Long for them, and you princes will be instructed. (WEB) 12 Wisdom is radiant and doesn’t fade away; and is easily seen by those who love her, and found by those who seek her. (WEB) 13 She anticipates those who desire her, making herself kn… (WEB)
Sirach 1:3–5
3 Who will search out the height of the sky, the breadth of the earth, the deep, and wisdom? (WEB) 4 Wisdom has been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting. (WEB) 5 The word of God most high is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everl… (KJV)
Sirach 25:9–11
9 Happy is he who has found prudence, and he who speaks in the ears of those who listen. (WEB) 10 How great is he who has found wisdom! Yet there is none greater than one who fears the Lord. (WEB) 11 The fear of the Lord surpasses all things. To whom shall he who holds it be liken… (WEB)
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