18 I am the mother of fair love, and fear, and knowledge, and holy hope: I therefore, being eternal, am given to all my children which are named of him. (KJV) 19 “Come to me, all you who desire me, and be filled with my fruits. (WEB) 20 For my memory is sweeter than honey, and my inheritance than the honeycomb. (WEB)
Sirach 24:18–20
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Sirach 4:11–13
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Proverbs 8:16–18
16 By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. 18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
Odes of Solomon 41:8–10
8 All those will be astonished that see me. For from another race am I: (ODE) 9 For the Father of truth remembered me: He who possessed me from the beginning: (ODE) 10 For His bounty begat me, and the thought of His heart: (ODE)
Proverbs 8:20–22
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Wisdom of Solomon 15:2–4
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Proverbs 8:34–36
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Sirach 1:9–11
9 He created her. He saw and measured her. He poured her out upon all his works. (WEB) 10 She is with all flesh according to his gift. He gave her freely to those who love him. (WEB) 11 The fear of the Lord is glory, exultation, gladness, and a crown of rejoicing. (WEB)
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