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Wisdom of Solomon, 8

8. If someone is eager for experience, she knows what took place in the past and forecasts the future. She has the art of interpretation and knows how to solve riddles, she foresees signs and wonders, the end of ages and eras.

Verses related to Wisdom of Solomon, 8:

Chapter 8 of the Wisdom book discusses the importance of wisdom and how it can transform a person's life. It is said that wisdom is more valuable than any material treasure and that those who have it are blessed. Moreover, it is highlighted that wisdom is a divine gift and must be sought with all commitment and diligence. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in Wisdom 8:

Proverbs 8:11: "For wisdom is better than jewelry, and all that one desires nothing can be compared to it." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom, which is more valuable than any material object.

Proverbs 16:16: "The better it is to acquire wisdom than gold! And the more excellent, acquire prudence than silver!" This verse reinforces the idea that wisdom is more valuable than any material wealth.

Proverbs 4:7: "Wisdom is the main thing; because wisdom, it employs everything you have in the acquisition of understanding." This verse points out that wisdom is the most important thing someone can acquire and should be sought with all commitment.

James 1:5: "And if any of you are lacking wisdom, ask it to God, who gives all liberally, and does not throw him into the face; and be given to him." This verse points out that wisdom is a divine gift and that those who seek it must ask it to God.

Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom, and the knowledge of the saint is prudence." This verse shows that wisdom has a direct connection with God and that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.





Por que a tentação passada deixa na alma uma certa perturbação? perguntou um penitente a Padre Pio. Ele respondeu: “Você já presenciou um tremor de terra? Quando tudo estremece a sua volta, você também é sacudido; no entanto, não necessariamente fica enterrado nos destroços!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina