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Wisdom of Solomon 8

World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible

8:1

But she reaches from one end to the other with full strength,

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8:2

I loved her and sought her from my youth.

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8:3

She glorifies her noble birth by living with God.

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8:4

For she is initiated into the knowledge of God,

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8:5

But if riches are a desired possession in life,

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8:6

And if understanding is effective,

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8:7

If a man loves righteousness,

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8:8

And if anyone longs for wide experience,

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8:9

Therefore I determined to take her to live with me,

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8:10

Because of her, I will have glory amongst multitudes,

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8:11

I will be found keen when I give judgement.

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8:12

When I am silent, they will wait for me.

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8:13

Because of her, I will have immortality,

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8:14

I will govern peoples.

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8:15

Dreaded monarchs will fear me when they hear of me.

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8:16

When I come into my house, I will find rest with her.

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8:17

When I considered these things in myself,

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8:18

and in her friendship is good delight,

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8:19

Now I was a clever child, and received a good soul.

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8:20

Or rather, being good, I came into an undefiled body.

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8:21

But perceiving that I could not otherwise possess wisdom unless God gave her to me—

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