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Wisdom 8:10 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Because of her, I will have glory among multitudes, and honor in the sight of elders, though I am young. "
Wisdom 8:10
Verse in Context
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8 And if anyone longs for wide experience, she knows the things of old, and infers the things to come. She understands subtleties of speeches and interpretations of dark sayings. She foresees signs and wonders, and the issues of seasons and times.
9 Therefore I determined to take her to live with me, knowing that she is one who would give me good counsel, and encourage me in cares and grief.
10 Because of her, I will have glory among multitudes, and honor in the sight of elders, though I am young.
11 I will be found keen when I give judgment. I will be admired in the presence of rulers.
12 When I am silent, they will wait for me. When I open my lips, they will heed what I say. If I continue speaking, they will put their hands on their mouths.
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Wisdom 8:1
"But she reaches from one end to the other with full strength, and orders all things well."
Wisdom 8:2
"I loved her and sought her from my youth. I sought to take her for my bride. I became enamoured by her beauty."
Wisdom 8:3
"She glorifies her noble birth by living with God. The Sovereign Lord of all loves her."
Wisdom 8:4
"For she is initiated into the knowledge of God, and she chooses his works."
Wisdom 8:5
"But if riches are a desired possession in life, what is richer than wisdom, which makes all things?"
Wisdom 8:6
"And if understanding is effective, who more than wisdom is an architect of the things that exist?"
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