1 Wisdom will praise her own soul, and will proclaim her glory in the midst of her people. (WEB) 2 She will open her mouth in the congregation of the Most High, and proclaim her glory in the presence of his power. (WEB)
Sirach 24:1–2
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Sirach 15:4–6
4 He will be stayed upon her, and will not be moved. He will rely upon her, and will not be confounded. (WEB) 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… (WEB)
Sirach 44:14–16
14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB) 15 People will declare their wisdom. The congregation proclaims their praise. (WEB) 16 Enoch pleased the Lord, and was taken up, an example of repentance to all generations. (WEB)
Sirach 39:9–11
9 Many will commend his understanding. So long as the world endures, it won’t be blotted out. His memory won’t depart. His name will live from generation to generation. (WEB) 10 Nations will declare his wisdom. The congregation will proclaim his praise. (WEB) 11 If he continues, h… (WEB)
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 4:10–12
10 Be as a father to the fatherless, and like a husband to their mother. So you will be as a son of the Most High, and he will love you more than your mother does. (WEB) 11 Wisdom exalts her sons, and takes hold of those who seek her. (WEB) 12 He who loves her loves life. Those who… (WEB)
Sirach 15:9–11
9 Praise is not attractive in the mouth of a sinner; for it was not sent to him from the Lord. (WEB) 10 For praise will be spoken in wisdom; The Lord will prosper it. (WEB) 11 Don’t say, “It is through the Lord that I fell away;” for you shall not do the things that he hates. (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.
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