28 For God loves nothing as much as one who dwells with wisdom. (WEB) 29 For she is fairer than the sun, and above all the constellations of the stars. She is better than light. (WEB) 30 For daylight yields to night, but evil does not prevail against wisdom. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:28–30
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