10 When a righteous man was a fugitive from a brother’s wrath, wisdom guided him in straight paths. She showed him God’s kingdom, and gave him knowledge of holy things. She prospered him in his toils, and multiplied the fruits of his labor. (WEB) 11 When in their covetousness men dealt harshly with him, she stood by him and made him rich. (WEB) 12 She guarded him from enemies, and she kept him safe from those who lay in wait. Over his severe conflict, she watched as judge, that he might know that godliness is more powerful than every one. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 10:10–12
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Wisdom of Solomon 10:4–6
4 When for his cause the earth was drowning with a flood, wisdom again saved it, guiding the righteous man’s course by a paltry piece of wood. (WEB) 5 Moreover, when nations consenting together in wickedness had been confounded, wisdom knew the righteous man, and preser… (WEB)
Sirach 14:26–27
26 He will set his children under her shelter, and will rest under her branches. (WEB) 27 By her he will be covered from heat, and will lodge in her glory. (WEB)
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 11:1–2
1 Wisdom prospered their works in the hand of a holy prophet. (WEB) 2 They traveled through a desert without inhabitant, and they pitched their tents in trackless regions. (WEB)
Sirach 4:12–14
12 He who loves her loves life. Those who seek her early will be filled with gladness. (WEB) 13 He who holds her fast will inherit glory. Where he enters, the Lord will bless. (WEB) 14 Those who serve her minister to the Holy One. The Lord loves those who love her. (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 4:16–18
16 If he trusts her, he will inherit her, and his generations will possess her. (WEB) 17 For at the first she will walk with him in crooked ways, and will bring fear and dread upon him, and torment him with her discipline, until she may trust his soul, and try him by her… (WEB) 18 … (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 9:10–12
10 Send her from the holy heavens, and ask her to come from the throne of your glory, that being present with me she may work, and I may learn what pleases you well. (WEB) 11 For she knows all things and understands, and she will guide me prudently in my actions. She will… (WEB)
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