Wisdom 6:22-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
II. Praise of Wisdom by Solomon[a]
Introduction
22 Now what wisdom is, and how she came to be I shall proclaim;
and I shall conceal no secrets from you,
But from the very beginning I shall search out
and bring to light knowledge of her;
I shall not diverge from the truth.(A)
23 Neither shall I admit consuming jealousy to my company,
because that can have no fellowship with Wisdom.(B)
24 A multitude of the wise is the safety of the world,
and a prudent king, the stability of the people;(C)
Footnotes
- 6:22–9:18 In these verses the author identifies with Solomon (without mentioning that name anywhere), and praises the beauty of Wisdom, describing how he sought her out. Thus the readers of the book can find a model in their search for Wisdom.
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