Wisdom of Solomon 8:9
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Wisdom Indispensable to Rulers
9 Therefore I determined to take her to live with me,
knowing that she would give me good counsel
and encouragement in cares and grief.(A)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:18
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18 and in friendship with her, pure delight,
and in the labors of her hands, unfailing wealth,
and in the experience of her company, understanding,
and renown in sharing her words,
I went about seeking how to get her for myself.(A)
1 Kings 3:7
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7 And now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David, although I am only a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.(A)
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1 Kings 3:9
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9 Give your servant, therefore, an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil, for who can govern this great people of yours?”(A)
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Sirach 15:2
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2 She will come to meet him like a mother,
and like a young bride she will welcome him.(A)
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