Wisdom 8 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1885, 1895(RV1895)

1But reacheth from one end of the world to the other with full strength,

And ordereth all things graciously.

2 chooseth out for him his works.

5But if riches are a desired possession in life,

And if understanding worketh,

Who more than wisdom is The fruits of wisdom's labour are virtues,

For she teacheth soberness and understanding, righteousness and courage;

And there is nothing in life for men more profitable than these.

8And if a man longeth even for the things of old, and divineth the things to come:

give me good thoughts for counsel,

And encourage me in cares and grief.

10Because of her I shall have glory princes I shall be admired.

12 people I shall shew myself a good ruler, and in war courageous.

16When I am come into my house, I shall find rest with her;

For converse with her hath no bitterness,

assiduous communing with her is understanding,

And great renown in having fellowship with her words,

a child of parts, and a good soul fell to my lot;

20Nay rather, being good, I came into a body undefiled.

21But perceiving that I could not otherwise possess wisdom by whom the grace is given, this too came of understanding),

ch. 16.28. I pleaded with the Lord and besought him,

And Ps. 119.145.with my whole heart I said,