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Wisdom 8:15-17
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom 8:15-17
New Catholic Bible
15 fierce monarchs will be in dread when they hear my name,
but among the people I will be regarded as good and as valiant in battle.
16 When I return to my home I will rest beside her,
for to be in her company involves no bitterness,
and life with her entails no pain,
but only gladness and joy.
Lord, Send Forth Your Wisdom[a]
17 Reflecting upon these things within myself
and having concluded in my heart
that there is immortality in kinship with Wisdom
Footnotes
- Wisdom 8:17 The author attributes to the young Solomon this fervent and wonderful prayer (see 1 Ki 3:6-9; 2 Chr 1:8-10), which takes up again, with the charm of a humble petition to God, themes already repeatedly developed. The sage is free to read the “signs of the times,” to seek out in all events and circumstances what God expects from humans.
