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Wisdom of Solomon, 7

9. nor did I liken any priceless gem to her; Because all gold, in view of her, is a little sand, and before her, silver is to be accounted mire.

Verses related to Wisdom of Solomon, 7:

Wisdom 7 presents the prayer of King Solomon asking for wisdom to God. He reflects on the importance of wisdom and how essential it is for human life. The verses related to the topics addressed in this chapter are:

Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline." Solomon recognizes that wisdom begins with fear of God, and those who despise it are foolish.

Proverbs 2:6-7: "For the Lord gives wisdom; of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He reserves wisdom to the righteous; as a shield protects those who walk with integrity." Solomon claims that wisdom comes from God and is reserved for the righteous.

Proverbs 3:13-14: "How happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding, for wisdom is more profitable than silver and yields more than gold." Solomon highlights the happiness and benefits of finding wisdom and understanding.

Proverbs 4:7: "Wisdom is the main thing; therefore, wisdom acquires; yes, with everything you have, it acquires understanding." Solomon emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom above all things and acquiring understanding.

Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom, and the knowledge of the saint is to understand." Solomon reaffirms that wisdom begins with fear of God and that his knowledge is fundamental to understanding it.





“Você deve ter sempre prudência e amor. A prudência tem olhos; o amor tem pernas. O amor, como tem pernas, gostaria de correr a Deus. Mas seu impulso de deslanchar na direção dEle é cego e, algumas vezes, pode tropeçar se não for guiado pela prudência, que tem olhos.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina