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• Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. (Ecclesiastes 9, 18)

• Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off an evil odor; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. (Ecclesiastes 10, 1)

• If the iron is blunt, and one does not whet the edge, he must put forth more strength; but wisdom helps one to succeed. (Ecclesiastes 10, 10)

• because wisdom will not enter a deceitful soul, nor dwell in a body enslaved to sin. (Wisdom of Solomon 1, 4)

• For wisdom is a kindly spirit and will not free a blasphemer from the guilt of his words; because God is witness of his inmost feelings, and a true observer of his heart, and a hearer of his tongue. (Wisdom of Solomon 1, 6)

• for whoever despises wisdom and instruction is miserable. Their hope is vain, their labors are unprofitable, and their works are useless. (Wisdom of Solomon 3, 11)

• To you then, O monarchs, my words are directed, that you may learn wisdom and not transgress. (Wisdom of Solomon 6, 9)

• Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her, and is found by those who seek her. (Wisdom of Solomon 6, 12)

• The beginning of wisdom is the most sincere desire for instruction, and concern for instruction is love of her, (Wisdom of Solomon 6, 17)

• so the desire for wisdom leads to a kingdom. (Wisdom of Solomon 6, 20)

• Therefore if you delight in thrones and scepters, O monarchs over the peoples, honor wisdom, that you may reign for ever. (Wisdom of Solomon 6, 21)

• I will tell you what wisdom is and how she came to be, and I will hide no secrets from you, but I will trace her course from the beginning of creation, and make knowledge of her clear, and I will not pass by the truth; (Wisdom of Solomon 6, 22)