Wisdom of Solomon, 9
3. and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, and pronounce judgment in uprightness of soul,
3. and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, and pronounce judgment in uprightness of soul,
The Book of Wisdom 9 presents King Solomon by praying for God for wisdom and discernment to govern his people. Solomon recognizes his human limitation and his need for divine wisdom to be a good ruler. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Wisdom 9:
Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of wisdom, and the knowledge of the saint is prudence." This verse highlights the importance of the Lord's fear as the basis for wisdom, reinforcing the need for the search for divine wisdom.
Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom; his mouth comes from knowledge and understanding." This verse highlights the source of wisdom, which comes from the Lord and is accessible through the search for it.
Proverbs 3:13: "Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who acquires knowledge." This verse highlights the importance of seeking and acquiring wisdom, as a valuable good.
Proverbs 4:7: "Wisdom is the main thing; therefore, wisdom acquires; yes, with all that you have acquires the understanding." This verse highlights the supremacy of wisdom and encourages the constant search for it.
Proverbs 8:17: "I love those who love me, and those who seek me early, will find me." This verse highlights God's willingness to grant wisdom and the importance of the early search for it.
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