2 I loved her and sought her from my youth. I sought to take her for my bride. I became enamoured by her beauty. (WEB) 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)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:2–4
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Wisdom of Solomon 7:25–27
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Wisdom of Solomon 8:17–19
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