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 1:15–17
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Proverbs 3:17–19
17 All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. 18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed. 19 The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
Wisdom of Solomon 7:10–12
10 I loved her more than health and beauty, and I chose to have her rather than light, because her bright shining is never laid to sleep. (WEB) 11 All good things came to me with her, and innumerable riches are in her hands. (WEB) 12 And I rejoiced over them all because wisdom lead… (WEB)
Sirach 4:12–14
12 He who loves her loves life. Those who seek her early will be filled with gladness. (WEB) 13 He who holds her fast will inherit glory. Where he enters, the Lord will bless. (WEB) 14 Those who serve her minister to the Holy One. The Lord loves those who love her. (WEB)
Proverbs 31:25–27
25 Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Proverbs 31:30–31
30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
Wisdom of Solomon 8:3–5
3 She glorifies her noble birth by living with God. The Sovereign Lord of all loves her. (WEB) 4 For she is initiated into the knowledge of God, and she chooses his works. (WEB) 5 But if riches are a desired possession in life, what is richer than wisdom, which makes all things? (WEB)
Proverbs 31:10–12
10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.
Sirach 15:5–7
5 She will exalt him above his neighbors. She will open his mouth in the midst of the congregation. (WEB) 6 He will inherit joy, a crown of gladness, and an everlasting name. (WEB) 7 Foolish men will not obtain her. Sinners will not see her. (WEB)
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