Wisdom of Solomon 8 — GMV
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Verse 1
Wisdom reacheth from one end to another mightily;
Verse 2
I loved her, and sought her out from my youth,
Verse 3
In that she is conversant with God, she magnifieth her nobility:
Verse 4
For she is privy to the mysteries of the knowledge of God,
Verse 5
If riches be a possession to be desired in this life;
Verse 6
And if prudence work;
Verse 7
And if a man love righteousness,
Verse 8
If a man desire much experience,
Verse 9
Therefore I purposed to take her to me to live with me,
Verse 10
For her sake I shall have estimation among the multitude,
Verse 11
I shall be found of a quick conceit in judgment,
Verse 12
When I hold my tongue, they shall bide my leisure,
Verse 13
Moreover by the means of her I shall obtain immortality,
Verse 14
I shall set the people in order,
Verse 15
Horrible tyrants shall be afraid when they do but hear of me;
Verse 16
After I am come into my house, I will repose myself with her:
Verse 17
Now when I considered these things in myself,
Verse 18
And great pleasure it is to have her friendship;
Verse 19
For I was a witty child,
Verse 20
Yea rather, being good, I came into a body undefiled.
Verse 21
Nevertheless, when I perceived that I could not otherwise obtain her, except God gave her me;