Wisdom of Solomon 6

6:1

Hear therefore, you kings, and understand.

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6:2

Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people,

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6:3

because your dominion was given to you from the Lord,

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6:4

because being officers of his kingdom, you didn’t judge rightly,

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6:5

He will come upon you awfully and swiftly,

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6:6

For the man of low estate may be pardoned in mercy,

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6:7

For the Sovereign Lord of all will not be impressed with anyone,

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6:8

but the scrutiny that comes upon the powerful is strict.

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6:9

Therefore, my words are to you, O princes,

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6:10

For those who have kept the things that are holy in holiness will be made holy.

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6:11

Therefore set your desire on my words.

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6:12

Wisdom is radiant and doesn’t fade away;

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6:13

She anticipates those who desire her, making herself known.

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6:14

He who rises up early to seek her won’t have difficulty,

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6:15

For to think upon her is perfection of understanding,

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6:16

because she herself goes around, seeking those who are worthy of her,

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6:17

For her true beginning is desire for instruction;

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6:18

And love is observance of her laws.

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6:19

Immortality brings closeness to God.

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6:20

So then desire for wisdom promotes to a kingdom.

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6:21

If therefore you delight in thrones and sceptres, you princes of peoples,

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6:22

But what wisdom is, and how she came into being, I will declare.

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6:23

Indeed, I won’t travel with consuming envy,

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6:24

But a multitude of wise men is salvation to the world,

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6:25

Therefore be instructed by my words, and you will profit.

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