24 But a multitude of wise men is salvation to the world, and an understanding king is stability for his people. (WEB) 25 Therefore be instructed by my words, and you will profit. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:24–25
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Sirach 37:22–24
22 There is one who is wise to his own soul; and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth. (WEB) 23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy. (WEB) 24 A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:8–10
8 but the scrutiny that comes upon the powerful is strict. (WEB) 9 Therefore, my words are to you, O princes, that you may learn wisdom and not fall away. (WEB) 10 For those who have kept the things that are holy in holiness will be made holy. Those who have been taught them will… (WEB)
Proverbs 19:19–21
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again. 20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. 21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Psalms 2:9–11
9 You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” 10 Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Sirach 4:23–25
23 Don’t refrain from speaking when it is for safety. Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of seeming fair. (WEB) 24 For wisdom will be known by speech, and instruction by the word of the tongue. (WEB) 25 Don’t speak against the truth and be shamed for your ignorance. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:19–21
19 Immortality brings closeness to God. (WEB) 20 So then desire for wisdom promotes to a kingdom. (WEB) 21 If therefore you delight in thrones and sceptres, you princes of peoples, honor wisdom, that you may reign forever. (WEB)
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)
Sirach 10:1–2
1 A wise judge will instruct his people. The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered. (WEB) 2 As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it. (WEB)
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