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Wisdom 9:7 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" You chose me to be king of your people, and a judge for your sons and daughters. "
Wisdom 9:7
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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.
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.
7 You chose me to be king of your people, and a judge for your sons and daughters.
8 You gave a command to build a sanctuary on your holy mountain, and an altar in the city where you live, a copy of the holy tent which you prepared from the beginning.
9 Wisdom is with you and knows your works, and was present when you were making the world, and understands what is pleasing in your eyes, and what is right according to your commandments.
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Wisdom 9:1
"“O God of my ancestors and Lord of mercy, who made all things by your word;"
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."
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