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Wisdom 9:1 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" “O God of my ancestors and Lord of mercy, who made all things by your word; "
Wisdom 9:1
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1 “O God of my ancestors and Lord of mercy, who made all things by your word;
2 and by your wisdom you formed man, that he should have dominion over the creatures that were made by you,
3 and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, and execute judgment in uprightness of soul,
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Wisdom 9:2
"and by your wisdom you formed man, that he should have dominion over the creatures that were made by you,"
Wisdom 9:3
"and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, and execute judgment in uprightness of soul,"
Wisdom 9:4
"give me wisdom, her who sits by you on your thrones. Don’t reject me from among your servants,"
Wisdom 9:5
"because I am your servant and the son of your handmaid, a weak and short-lived man, with little power to understand judgment and laws."
Wisdom 9:6
"For even if a man is perfect among the sons of men, if the wisdom that comes from you is not with him, he will count for nothing."
Wisdom 9:7
"You chose me to be king of your people, and a judge for your sons and daughters."
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