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Indeed, she is an infinite treasure chest for men, and those who make use of it, become partakers in the friendship of God, because they are recommended by the gifts of instruction. (Wisdom of Solomon 7, 14)
For he has given me true knowledge of these things which exist: so as to know the orderly arrangement of the world, and the powers of the elements, (Wisdom of Solomon 7, 17)
and that in her friendship is good enjoyment, and in the works of her hands are honors without flaw, and in debate with her is understanding, and glory in sharing conversation with her; I went about seeking, so that I might take her to myself. (Wisdom of Solomon 8, 18)
For among those who were indignant at their sufferings, which came through those things that they reputed to be gods, when they saw that they would be destroyed by these same things, those who formerly refused knowledge of him, now acknowledged the true God, and, because of this, the end of their condemnation came upon them. (Wisdom of Solomon 12, 27)
But you, our God, are gracious and true, patient, and in mercy ordering all things. (Wisdom of Solomon 15, 1)
Be meek when listening to a word, so that you may understand. And offer a true response in wisdom. (Ecclesiasticus 5, 13)
If he humbles himself before you and hides himself from your face, you shall have a noble and harmonious friendship. (Ecclesiasticus 6, 12)
He who fears God will have a similar good friendship, because his friend will be like him. (Ecclesiasticus 6, 17)
He who throws a stone at birds will drive them away. So also, he who accuses his friend dissolves the friendship. (Ecclesiasticus 22, 25)
Blessed is he who finds a true friend, and he who describes justice to an attentive ear. (Ecclesiasticus 25, 12)
For like a man who destroys his friend, so also is he who destroys the friendship of his neighbor. (Ecclesiasticus 27, 20)
The city will murmur against the wicked in bread. For the testimony against his wickedness is true. (Ecclesiasticus 31, 29)