6 And if understanding is effective, who more than wisdom is an architect of the things that exist? (WEB) 7 If a man loves righteousness, the fruits of wisdom’s labor are virtues, for she teaches soberness, understanding, righteousness, and courage. There is nothing in life more profitable for people than these. (WEB) 8 And if anyone longs for wide experience, she knows the things of old, and infers the things to come. She understands subtleties of speeches and interpretations of dark sayings. She foresees signs and wonders, and the issues of seasons and times. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:6–8
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Sirach 1:18–20
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Wisdom of Solomon 6:11–13
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Wisdom of Solomon 9:10–12
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Sirach 4:10–12
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Sirach 18:27–29
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Wisdom of Solomon 7:21–23
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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)
Proverbs 4:6–8
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. 8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.
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