8 There is one wise, greatly to be feared, sitting upon his throne: the Lord. (WEB) 9 He created her. He saw and measured her. He poured her out upon all his works. (WEB) 10 She is with all flesh according to his gift. He gave her freely to those who love him. (WEB)
Sirach 1:8–10
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Sirach 1:18–20
18 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, making peace and perfect health to flourish. (WEB) 19 He both saw and measured her. He rained down skill and knowledge of understanding, and exalted the honor of those who hold her fast. (WEB) 20 To fear the Lord is the root of wisdom… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:3–5
3 She glorifies her noble birth by living with God. The Sovereign Lord of all loves her. (WEB) 4 For she is initiated into the knowledge of God, and she chooses his works. (WEB) 5 But if riches are a desired possession in life, what is richer than wisdom, which makes all things? (WEB)
Sirach 1:1–2
1 All wisdom comes from the Lord, and is with him forever. (WEB) 2 Who can count the sand of the seas, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity? (WEB)
Sirach 43:32–33
32 Many things greater than these are hidden, for we have seen just a few of his works. (WEB) 33 For the Lord made all things. He gave wisdom to the godly. (WEB)
Apocryphon of John 4:3–5
3 This is the first [power, which existed] before the All, and [which issued] forth from his mind. (APJ) 4 She [is the Providence of the All] — her light [glows like his] light — the [perfect] power who is [the] image of the perfect unseen, virginal Spirit. (APJ) 5 [The first po… (APJ)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:26–28
26 For she is a reflection of everlasting light, an unspotted mirror of the working of God, and an image of his goodness. (WEB) 27 Although she is one, she has power to do all things. Remaining in herself, she renews all things. From generation to generation passing into… (WEB) 28 … (WEB)
Odes of Solomon 30:4–6
4 And the honeycomb of bees is not to be compared with it. (ODE) 5 For it flows forth from the lips of the Lord and from the heart of the Lord is its name. (ODE) 6 And it came infinitely and invisibly: and until it was set in the midst they did not know it: (ODE)
Sirach 24:24–26
24 Faint not to be strong in the Lord; that he may confirm you, cleave unto him: for the Lord Almighty is God alone, and beside him there is no other Saviour. (KJV) 25 It is he who makes wisdom abundant, as Pishon, and as Tigris in the days of first fruits. (WEB) 26 He makes unders… (WEB)
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