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Wisdom 6:4 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" because being officers of his kingdom, you didn’t judge rightly, nor did you keep the law, nor did you walk according to God’s counsel. "
Wisdom 6:4
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2 Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people, and make your boast in multitudes of nations,
3 because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High. He will search out your works, and will inquire about your plans,
4 because being officers of his kingdom, you didn’t judge rightly, nor did you keep the law, nor did you walk according to God’s counsel.
5 He will come upon you awfully and swiftly, because a stern judgment comes on those who are in high places.
6 For the man of low estate may be pardoned in mercy, but mighty men will be mightily tested.
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Wisdom 6:1
"Hear therefore, you kings, and understand. Learn, you judges of the ends of the earth."
Wisdom 6:2
"Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people, and make your boast in multitudes of nations,"
Wisdom 6:3
"because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High. He will search out your works, and will inquire about your plans,"
Wisdom 6:5
"He will come upon you awfully and swiftly, because a stern judgment comes on those who are in high places."
Wisdom 6:6
"For the man of low estate may be pardoned in mercy, but mighty men will be mightily tested."
Wisdom 6:7
"For the Sovereign Lord of all will not be impressed with anyone, neither will he show deference to greatness; because it is he who made both small and great, and cares about them all;"
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