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 instruction which he has been taught and will glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord. (WEB)
Sirach 39:6–8
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Sirach 39:1–2
1 Not so he who has applied his soul and meditates in the law of the Most High. He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients and will be occupied with prophecies. (WEB) 2 He will keep the sayings of the men of renown and will enter in amidst the subtleties of parable… (WEB)
Isaiah 28:25–27
25 When he has leveled its surface, does he not sow caraway and scatter cumin? He plants wheat in rows and barley in plots, and rye within its border. 26 For his God instructs and teaches him properly. 27 Surely caraway is not threshed with a sledge, and the wheel of a…
Sirach 6:36–37
36 If you see a man of understanding, get to him early. Let your foot wear out the steps of his doors. (WEB) 37 Let your mind dwell on the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually on his commandments. He will establish your heart and your desire for wisdom will be… (WEB)
Psalms of Solomon 17:37–39
37 All nations shall be in fear before him, For he will smite the earth with the word of his mouth for ever. (PSS) 38 He will bless the people of the Lord with wisdom and gladness, And he himself will be pure from sin, so that he may rule a great people. (PSS) 39 He will rebuke rul… (PSS)
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)
Job 22:21–23
21 Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you. 22 Receive instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart. 23 If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored. If you remove injustice from your tents
Sirach 2:15–17
15 Those who fear the Lord will not disobey his words. Those who love him will keep his ways. (WEB) 16 Those who fear the Lord will seek his good pleasure. Those who love him will be filled with the law. (WEB) 17 Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and will humble th… (WEB)
Sirach 14:19–21
19 Every work rots and falls away, and its builder will depart with it. (WEB) 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)
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