12 And I rejoiced over them all because wisdom leads them; although I didn’t know that she was their mother. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:12
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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)
Proverbs 8:30–32
30 Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence. 31 I was rejoicing in His whole world, delighting together in the sons of men. 32 Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Sirach 51:16–18
16 I inclined my ear a little, and received her, and found for myself much instruction. (WEB) 17 I profited in her. I will give glory to him who gives me wisdom. (WEB) 18 For I determined to practice her. I was zealous for that which is good. I will never be put to shame. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:16–18
16 When I come into my house, I will find rest with her. For conversation with her has no bitterness, and living with her has no pain, but gladness and joy. (WEB) 17 When I considered these things in myself, and thought in my heart how immortality is in kinship to wisdom, (WEB) 18 … (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)
Proverbs 23:14–16
14 Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol. 15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice. 16 My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
Wisdom of Solomon 9:8–10
8 You gave a command to build a sanctuary on your holy mountain, and an altar in the city where you live, a copy of the holy tent which you prepared from the beginning. (WEB) 9 Wisdom is with you and knows your works, and was present when you were making the world, and… (WEB) 10 … (WEB)
2 Esdras 13:54–56
54 for you have forsaken your own ways, and applied your diligence to mine, and have searched out my law. (WEB) 55 You have ordered your life in wisdom, and have called understanding your mother. (WEB) 56 Therefore I have shown you this, for there is a reward laid up with the Most… (WEB)
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