Wisdom 8 — WEB-CATHOLIC

Wisdom 8 of 19, WEB-CATHOLIC, 21 verses, free to read. Video for Wisdom 8 is in production.

  1. But she reaches from one end to the other with full strength,
  2. I loved her and sought her from my youth.
  3. She glorifies her noble birth by living with God.
  4. For she is initiated into the knowledge of God,
  5. But if riches are a desired possession in life,
  6. And if understanding is effective,
  7. If a man loves righteousness,
  8. And if anyone longs for wide experience,
  9. Therefore I determined to take her to live with me,
  10. Because of her, I will have glory among multitudes,
  11. I will be found keen when I give judgment.
  12. When I am silent, they will wait for me.
  13. Because of her, I will have immortality,
  14. I will govern peoples.
  15. Dreaded monarchs will fear me when they hear of me.
  16. When I come into my house, I will find rest with her.
  17. When I considered these things in myself,
  18. and in her friendship is good delight,
  19. Now I was a clever child, and received a good soul.
  20. Or rather, being good, I came into an undefiled body.
  21. But perceiving that I could not otherwise possess wisdom unless God gave her to me—