Wisdom — Chapter 8
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Verse 1
God, the increated wisdom is infinite, and wisdom created is also most excellent amongst Gods guifts.
Verse 7
This is also the speach of Salomon, recited by the writer of this booke.
Verse 9
Of Salomons wisdom, riches, glorie, & renoumed fame, not only the bookes of Kings & Paralipomenon, but also our Sauiour doth witnes. Mat. 6 & 12.
Verse 13
It is not certaine that Salomon hath immortal glorie, but rather by immortalitie is here vnderstood that his glorious fame remaineth to the end of this world.
Verse 14
It is not certaine that Salomon hath immortal glorie, but rather by immortalitie is here understood that his glorious fame remaineth to the end of this world.
Verse 19
Neuertheles wisdom of her part giueth life and glorie euerlasting, to al that perseuer to the end of this life.
Verse 20
It is certaine that Salomon was sometime innocent and holie, but was peruerted by women. 3. Reg. 11.