Wisdom 7:19–27
19the circuits of years and the positions of stars;↗
20the natures of living creatures and the raging of wild beasts; the violence of winds and the thoughts of men; the diversities of plants and the virtues of roots.↗
21All things that are either secret or manifest I learned,↗
22for wisdom, that is the architect of all things, taught me. For there is in her a spirit that is quick to understand, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, freely moving, clear in utterance, unpolluted, distinct, invulnerable, loving what is good, keen, unhindered,↗
23beneficent, loving toward man, steadfast, sure, free from care, all-powerful, all-surveying, and penetrating through all spirits that are quick to understand, pure, most subtle.↗
24For wisdom is more mobile than any motion. Yes, she pervades and penetrates all things by reason of her purity.↗
25For she is a breath of the power of God, and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty. Therefore nothing defiled can find entrance into her.↗
26For she is a reflection of everlasting light, an unspotted mirror of the working of God, and an image of his goodness.↗
27Although she is one, she has power to do all things. Remaining in herself, she renews all things. From generation to generation passing into holy souls, she makes friends of God and prophets.↗
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