²¹ That is how evil people think, but they are wrong. They are blinded by their own wickedness. ²² They have never known God's secrets, never hoped for the rewards of a holy and blameless life. ^23 (A)When God created us, he did not intend for us to die; he made us like himself.

Solomon Wishes to Share His Wisdom

²² I will tell you what Wisdom is, and how she came to be. I will not keep anything secret. I will trace her history from the beginning and make knowledge of her open to all. I will not ignore any part of the truth.

^4 (A)She is familiar with God's mysteries and helps determine his course of action.