Wisdom of Solomon 7:7-11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Respect for Wisdom
7 Therefore I prayed, and understanding was given me;
I called on God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me.(A)
8 I preferred her to scepters and thrones,
and I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison with her.(B)
9 Neither did I liken to her any priceless gem,
because all gold is but a little sand in her sight,
and silver will be accounted as clay before her.(C)
10 I loved her more than health and beauty,
and I chose to have her rather than light
because her radiance never ceases.(D)
11 All good things came to me along with her,
and in her hands uncounted wealth.(E)
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