Wisdom of Solomon, 10
20. And they chanted to your holy name, Lord, and they together praised your victorious hand,
20. And they chanted to your holy name, Lord, and they together praised your victorious hand,
Wisdom 10 narrates the story of how wisdom guided and protected the righteous throughout the history of Israel, from Adam to Moses. The chapter emphasizes the importance of wisdom for virtuous life and for the pursuit of justice.
Proverbs 2:6 - "For the Lord gives wisdom, and his mouth comes knowledge and understanding." This verse points out that wisdom comes from God and is necessary for just life.
Ecclesiastes 2:26 - "For the man who is pleasant to him, God gives wisdom, and knowledge and joy; but the sinner gives him work, that he may gather and heap, in order to give him to what is pleasant to God." This verse emphasizes the importance of wisdom for God's happiness and blessing in people's lives.
Proverbs 16:16 - "The better it is to acquire wisdom than gold! And the more excellent it is to acquire prudence than silver!" This verse highlights the superiority of wisdom on material wealth.
James 1:5-"And if any of you are lacking wisdom, ask it to God, who gives all liberally and not censorship, and will be given to him." This verse emphasizes that God is the donor of wisdom and that people should ask him when they need it.
Proverbs 3:13 - "Blessed man who finds wisdom, and the man who acquires knowledge." This verse highlights the happiness and blessing that come with the pursuit and acquisition of wisdom.
“O amor sem temor torna-se presunção.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina