20 Blessed is the man who meditates on wisdom, and who reasons by his understanding. (WEB) 21 He who considers her ways in his heart will also have knowledge of her secrets. (WEB)
Sirach 14:20–21
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Proverbs 3:12–14
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Sirach 18:27–29
27 A wise man is cautious in everything. In days of sinning, he will beware of offense. (WEB) 28 Every man of understanding knows wisdom. He will give thanks to him who found her. (WEB) 29 They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, and poured out apt pro… (WEB)
Sirach 39:6–8
6 If the great Lord wills, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding; he will pour forth the words of his wisdom and in prayer give thanks to the Lord. (WEB) 7 He will direct his counsel and knowledge, and he will meditate in his secrets. (WEB) 8 He will show the instru… (WEB)
Sirach 39:1–2
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Sirach 25:8–10
8 Happy is he who dwells with a wife of understanding, he who has not slipped with his tongue, and he who has not served a man who is unworthy of him. (WEB) 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 f… (WEB)
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)
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