15 Dreaded monarchs will fear me when they hear of me. Among the people, I will show myself to be good, and courageous in war. (WEB) 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)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:15–17
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Wisdom of Solomon 8:9–11
9 Therefore I determined to take her to live with me, knowing that she is one who would give me good counsel, and encourage me in cares and grief. (WEB) 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 f… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:14–16
14 He who rises up early to seek her won’t have difficulty, for he will find her sitting at his gates. (WEB) 15 For to think upon her is perfection of understanding, and he who watches for her will quickly be free from care; (WEB) 16 because she herself goes around, seeking those w… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 15:2–4
2 For even if we sin, we are yours, knowing your dominion; but we will not sin, knowing that we have been accounted yours. (WEB) 3 For to be acquainted with you is perfect righteousness, and to know your dominion is the root of immortality. (WEB) 4 For we weren’t led astray by a… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:20–22
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) 22 But what wisdom is, and how she came into being, I will declare. I won’t hide mysteries from you… (WEB)
2 Esdras 8:50–52
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Proverbs 8:17–19
17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. 18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.
Wisdom of Solomon 7:27–29
27 Although she is one, she has power to do all things. Remaining in herself, she renews all things. From generation to generation passing into holy souls, she makes friends of God and prophets. (WEB) 28 For God loves nothing as much as one who dwells with wisdom. (WEB) 29 For she… (WEB)
Odes of Solomon 15:4–6
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