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) 6 And if understanding is effective, who more than wisdom is an architect of the things that exist? (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:4–6
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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)
Sirach 6:21–23
21 She will rest upon him as a mighty stone of trial. He won’t hesitate to cast her from him. (WEB) 22 For wisdom is according to her name. She isn’t manifest to many. (WEB) 23 Give ear, my son, and accept my judgment. Don’t refuse my counsel. (WEB)
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)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:23–25
23 beneficent, loving toward man, steadfast, sure, free from care, all-powerful, all-surveying, and penetrating through all spirits that are quick to understand, pure, most subtle. (WEB) 24 For wisdom is more mobile than any motion. Yes, she pervades and penetrates all th… (WEB)
Odes of Solomon 7:9–11
9 The Father of knowledge is the word of knowledge: (ODE) 10 He who created wisdom is wiser than His works: (ODE) 11 And He who created me when yet I was not knew what I should do when I came into being: (ODE)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:13–15
13 As I learned without guile, I impart without grudging. I don’t hide her riches. (WEB) 14 For she is a treasure for men that doesn’t fail, and those who use it obtain friendship with God, commended by the gifts which they present through discipline. (WEB) 15 But may God grant tha… (WEB)
Sirach 1:18–20
18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish. (WEB) 19 He both saw and measured her. He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding, and exalted the honor of those who hold her fast. (WEB) 20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom… (WEB)
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)
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