2 and by your wisdom you formed man, that he should have dominion over the creatures that were made by you, (WEB) 3 and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, and execute judgment in uprightness of soul, (WEB) 4 give me wisdom, her who sits by you on your thrones. Don’t reject me from among your servants, (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 9:2–4
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Wisdom of Solomon 6:2–4
2 Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people, and make your boast in multitudes of nations, (WEB) 3 because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High. He will search out your works, and will inquire about your pla… (WEB)
Epistle of Barnabas 21:4–6
4 Again and again I entreat you; be good lawgivers one to another; continue faithful councilors to yourselves; take away from you all hypocrisy. (BRN) 5 And may God, who is Lord of the whole world, give you wisdom, judgment, learning, knowledge of His ordinances, patien… (BRN)
2 Baruch 21:19–21
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Wisdom of Solomon 9:9–11
9 Wisdom is with you and knows your works, and was present when you were making the world, and understands what is pleasing in your eyes, and what is right according to your commandments. (WEB) 10 Send her from the holy heavens, and ask her to come from the throne of you… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:15–17
15 But being righteous, you rule all things righteously, deeming it a thing alien from your power to condemn one who doesn’t deserve to be punished. (WEB) 16 For your strength is the source of righteousness, and your sovereignty over all makes you to forbear all. (WEB) 17 For when… (WEB)
2 Baruch 38:1–2
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Psalms 8:5–7
5 You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor. 6 You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet: 7 all sheep and oxen, and even the beasts of the field,
2 Baruch 54:12–14
12 For who doeth like unto Thy marvellous deeds, O God, Or who comprehendeth Thy deep thought of life. (2BA) 13 For with Thy counsel Thou dost govern all the creatures which Thy right hand has created, And Thou hast established every fountain of light beside Thee, And the… (2BA)
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