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Wisdom of Solomon 8

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1Wisdom rules the universe
and keeps it in order.
Solomon's Love for Wisdom
2 # Si 15.2. Since the time I was young,
I have loved and searched
for Wisdom.
I was charmed by her beauty
and wanted her for my bride.
3The Lord God of all loves her,
and her glorious origin
becomes even more glorious,
because she lives with God.
4 # Pr 8.27-30. She understands God's mysteries
and works together with him.
5Wisdom is more desirable
than wealth— she makes
everything run smoothly.
6Wisdom is more useful
than knowledge—she designed
everything that is.
7 # 4 Macc 1.18. If you truly love what is right,
learn from her,
the source of all goodness:
of justice and courage,
understanding and self-control;
all the important things
that help us live our lives.
8Do you desire wide experience?
Wisdom knows what has happened
and predicts the future;
she knows the meaning of words
and the answers to riddles.
Wisdom knows in advance
the miracles God will work
and all that will take place.
Rulers Need Wisdom
9So I decided to bring Wisdom
home to live with me—
she will offer good advice,
as well as comfort in times
of suffering and grief.
10She will bring me great honor
from advisors and many others,
even though I am young.
11I will have sound judgment
and be admired by rulers.
12They will wait for my opinion,
then listen when I speak,
and they will be amazed
at my marvelous speeches.
13Because of Wisdom,
my name will live on forever.
14I will rule many nations
15and be a hero in battle;
oppressive rulers will tremble
at the mention of my name.
16With Wisdom as my friend,
I will live happily and at peace,
with no bitter regrets.
17I thought deeply about Wisdom
and all that she offered—
unending life 18and perfect joy
because of her friendship;
wealth and understanding
because of her companionship;
and fame because of her words.
So I searched for Wisdom.
19I was an intelligent child,
born with a good soul—
20rather, since my soul was good,
it entered a perfect body.
21I had the insight to realize
Wisdom is the gift of God,
and so with all my heart
I prayed for Wisdom.

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