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Wisdom of Solomon, 9

9. With you is Wisdom, she who knows your works, she who was present when you made the world; she understands what is pleasing in your eyes and what agrees with your commandments.

Verses related to Wisdom of Solomon, 9:

The Book of Wisdom 9 presents King Solomon by praying for God for wisdom and discernment to govern his people. Solomon recognizes his human limitation and his need for divine wisdom to be a good ruler. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Wisdom 9:

Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom, and the knowledge of the saint is prudence." This verse highlights the importance of the Lord's fear as the basis for wisdom, reinforcing the need for the search for divine wisdom.

Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom; his mouth comes from knowledge and understanding." This verse highlights the source of wisdom, which comes from the Lord and is accessible through the search for it.

Proverbs 3:13: "Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who acquires knowledge." This verse highlights the importance of seeking and acquiring wisdom, as a valuable good.

Proverbs 4:7: "Wisdom is the main thing; therefore, wisdom acquires; yes, with all that you have acquires the understanding." This verse highlights the supremacy of wisdom and encourages the constant search for it.

Proverbs 8:17: "I love those who love me, and those who seek me early, will find me." This verse highlights God's willingness to grant wisdom and the importance of the early search for it.





“Os talentos de que fala o Evangelho são os cinco sentidos, a inteligência e a vontade. Quem tem mais talentos, tem maior dever de usá-los para o bem dos outros.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina