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Wisdom of Solomon 9

World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible

9:1

“O God of my ancestors and Lord of mercy,

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9:2

and by your wisdom you formed man,

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9:3

and rule the world in holiness and righteousness,

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9:4

give me wisdom, her who sits by you on your thrones.

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9:5

because I am your servant and the son of your handmaid,

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9:6

For even if a man is perfect amongst the sons of men,

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9:7

You chose me to be king of your people,

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9:8

You gave a command to build a sanctuary on your holy mountain,

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9:9

Wisdom is with you and knows your works,

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9:10

Send her from the holy heavens,

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9:11

For she knows all things and understands,

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9:12

So my works will be acceptible.

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9:13

For what man will know the counsel of God?

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9:14

For the thoughts of mortals are unstable,

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9:15

For a corruptible body weighs down the soul.

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9:16

We can hardly guess the things that are on earth,

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9:17

Who gained knowledge of your counsel, unless you gave wisdom,

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9:18

It was thus that the ways of those who are on earth were corrected,

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