10 Because of her, I will have glory among multitudes, and honor in the sight of elders, though I am young. (WEB) 11 I will be found keen when I give judgment. I will be admired in the presence of rulers. (WEB) 12 When I am silent, they will wait for me. When I open my lips, they will heed what I say. If I continue speaking, they will put their hands on their mouths. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:10–12
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Job 29:20–22
20 My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’ 21 Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. 22 After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.
Job 34:33–35
33 Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed His? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know. 34 Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say: 35 ‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’
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Wisdom of Solomon 9:10–12
10 Send her from the holy heavens, and ask her to come from the throne of your glory, that being present with me she may work, and I may learn what pleases you well. (WEB) 11 For she knows all things and understands, and she will guide me prudently in my actions. She will… (WEB)
Sirach 15:4–6
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Job 11:18–20
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Odes of Solomon 36:3–5
3 The Spirit brought me forth before the face of the Lord: and, although a son of man, I was named the Illuminate, the Son of God: (ODE) 4 While I praised amongst the praising ones, and great was I amongst the mighty ones. (ODE) 5 For according to the greatness of the Most High,… (ODE)
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)
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