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− | '''The Wisdom of Solomon'''
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| [1] Love righteousness, you rulers of the earth, | | [1] Love righteousness, you rulers of the earth, |
| think of the Lord with uprightness, | | think of the Lord with uprightness, |
| and seek him with sincerity of heart; | | and seek him with sincerity of heart; |
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| [2] because he is found by those who do not put him to the test, | | [2] because he is found by those who do not put him to the test, |
| and manifests himself to those who do not distrust him. | | and manifests himself to those who do not distrust him. |
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| [3] For perverse thoughts separate men from God, | | [3] For perverse thoughts separate men from God, |
| and when his power is tested, it convicts the foolish; | | and when his power is tested, it convicts the foolish; |
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| [4] because wisdom will not enter a deceitful soul, | | [4] because wisdom will not enter a deceitful soul, |
| nor dwell in a body enslaved to sin. | | nor dwell in a body enslaved to sin. |
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| [5] For a holy and disciplined spirit will flee from deceit, | | [5] For a holy and disciplined spirit will flee from deceit, |
| and will rise and depart from foolish thoughts, | | and will rise and depart from foolish thoughts, |
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| because God is witness of his inmost feelings, | | because God is witness of his inmost feelings, |
| and a true observer of his heart, and a hearer of his tongue. | | and a true observer of his heart, and a hearer of his tongue. |
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| [7] Because the Spirit of the Lord has filled the world, | | [7] Because the Spirit of the Lord has filled the world, |
| and that which holds all things together knows what is said; | | and that which holds all things together knows what is said; |
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| [8] therefore no one who utters unrighteous things | | [8] therefore no one who utters unrighteous things |
| will escape notice, | | will escape notice, |
| and justice, when it punishes, will not pass him by. | | and justice, when it punishes, will not pass him by. |
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| [9] For inquiry will be made into the counsels of an ungodly man, | | [9] For inquiry will be made into the counsels of an ungodly man, |
| and a report of his words will come to the Lord, | | and a report of his words will come to the Lord, |
| to convict him of his lawless deeds; | | to convict him of his lawless deeds; |
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| [10] because a jealous ear hears all things, | | [10] because a jealous ear hears all things, |
| and the sound of murmurings does not go unheard. | | and the sound of murmurings does not go unheard. |
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| [11] Beware then of useless murmuring, | | [11] Beware then of useless murmuring, |
| and keep your tongue from slander; | | and keep your tongue from slander; |
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| [12] Do not invite death by the error of your life, | | [12] Do not invite death by the error of your life, |
| nor bring on destruction by the works of your hands; | | nor bring on destruction by the works of your hands; |
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| [13] because God did not make death, | | [13] because God did not make death, |
| and he does not delight in the death of the living. | | and he does not delight in the death of the living. |
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| [14] For he created all things that they might exist, | | [14] For he created all things that they might exist, |
| and the generative forces of the world are wholesome, | | and the generative forces of the world are wholesome, |
| and there is no destructive poison in them; | | and there is no destructive poison in them; |
| and the dominion of Hades is not on earth. | | and the dominion of Hades is not on earth. |
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| [15] For righteousness is immortal. | | [15] For righteousness is immortal. |
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| because they are fit to belong to his party. | | because they are fit to belong to his party. |
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| [1] For they reasoned unsoundly, saying to themselves, | | [1] For they reasoned unsoundly, saying to themselves, |
| "Short and sorrowful is our life, | | "Short and sorrowful is our life, |
| and there is no remedy when a man comes to his end, | | and there is no remedy when a man comes to his end, |
| and no one has been known to return from Hades. | | and no one has been known to return from Hades. |
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| [2] Because we were born by mere chance, | | [2] Because we were born by mere chance, |
| and hereafter we shall be as though we had never been; | | and hereafter we shall be as though we had never been; |
| because the breath in our nostrils is smoke, | | because the breath in our nostrils is smoke, |
| and reason is a spark kindled by the beating of our hearts. | | and reason is a spark kindled by the beating of our hearts. |
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| [3] When it is extinguished, the body will turn to ashes, | | [3] When it is extinguished, the body will turn to ashes, |
| and the spirit will dissolve like empty air. | | and the spirit will dissolve like empty air. |
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| [4] Our name will be forgotten in time | | [4] Our name will be forgotten in time |
| and no one will remember our works; | | and no one will remember our works; |
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| that is chased by the rays of the sun | | that is chased by the rays of the sun |
| and overcome by its heat. | | and overcome by its heat. |
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| [5] For our allotted time is the passing of a shadow, | | [5] For our allotted time is the passing of a shadow, |
| and there is no return from our death, | | and there is no return from our death, |
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| [6] "Come, therefore, let us enjoy the good things that exist, | | [6] "Come, therefore, let us enjoy the good things that exist, |
| and make use of the creation to the full as in youth. | | and make use of the creation to the full as in youth. |
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| [7] Let us take our fill of costly wine and perfumes, | | [7] Let us take our fill of costly wine and perfumes, |
| and let no flower of spring pass by us. | | and let no flower of spring pass by us. |
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| [8] Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither. | | [8] Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither. |
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| [9] Let none of us fail to share in our revelry, | | [9] Let none of us fail to share in our revelry, |
| everywhere let us leave signs of enjoyment, | | everywhere let us leave signs of enjoyment, |
| because this is our portion, and this our lot. | | because this is our portion, and this our lot. |
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| [10] Let us oppress the righteous poor man; | | [10] Let us oppress the righteous poor man; |
| let us not spare the widow | | let us not spare the widow |
| nor regard the gray hairs of the aged. | | nor regard the gray hairs of the aged. |
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| [11] But let our might be our law of right, | | [11] But let our might be our law of right, |
| for what is weak proves itself to be useless. | | for what is weak proves itself to be useless. |
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| he reproaches us for sins against the law, | | he reproaches us for sins against the law, |
| and accuses us of sins against our training. | | and accuses us of sins against our training. |
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| [13] He professes to have knowledge of God, | | [13] He professes to have knowledge of God, |
| and calls himself a child of the Lord. | | and calls himself a child of the Lord. |
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| [14] He became to us a reproof of our thoughts; | | [14] He became to us a reproof of our thoughts; |
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| [15] the very sight of him is a burden to us, | | [15] the very sight of him is a burden to us, |
| because his manner of life is unlike that of others, | | because his manner of life is unlike that of others, |
| and his ways are strange. | | and his ways are strange. |
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| [16] We are considered by him as something base, | | [16] We are considered by him as something base, |
| and he avoids our ways as unclean; | | and he avoids our ways as unclean; |
| he calls the last end of the righteous happy, | | he calls the last end of the righteous happy, |
| and boasts that God is his father. | | and boasts that God is his father. |
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| [17] Let us see if his words are true, | | [17] Let us see if his words are true, |
| and let us test what will happen at the end of his life; | | and let us test what will happen at the end of his life; |
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| [18] for if the righteous man is God's son, he will help him, | | [18] for if the righteous man is God's son, he will help him, |
| and will deliver him from the hand of his adversaries. | | and will deliver him from the hand of his adversaries. |
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| [19] Let us test him with insult and torture, | | [19] Let us test him with insult and torture, |
| that we may find out how gentle he is, | | that we may find out how gentle he is, |
| and make trial of his forbearance. | | and make trial of his forbearance. |
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| [20] Let us condemn him to a shameful death, | | [20] Let us condemn him to a shameful death, |
| for, according to what he says, he will be protected." | | for, according to what he says, he will be protected." |
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| [21] Thus they reasoned, but they were led astray, | | [21] Thus they reasoned, but they were led astray, |
| for their wickedness blinded them, | | for their wickedness blinded them, |
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| [22] and they did not know the secret purposes of God, | | [22] and they did not know the secret purposes of God, |
| nor hope for the wages of holiness, | | nor hope for the wages of holiness, |
| nor discern the prize for blameless souls; | | nor discern the prize for blameless souls; |
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| [23] for God created man for incorruption, | | [23] for God created man for incorruption, |
| and made him in the image of his own eternity, | | and made him in the image of his own eternity, |
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| [24] but through the devil's envy death entered the world, | | [24] but through the devil's envy death entered the world, |
| and those who belong to his party experience it. | | and those who belong to his party experience it. |
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| [1] But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, | | [1] But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, |
| and no torment will ever touch them. | | and no torment will ever touch them. |
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| [2] In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, | | [2] In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, |
| and their departure was thought to be an affliction, | | and their departure was thought to be an affliction, |
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| [3] and their going from us to be their destruction; | | [3] and their going from us to be their destruction; |
| but they are at peace. | | but they are at peace. |
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| [4] For though in the sight of men they were punished, | | [4] For though in the sight of men they were punished, |
| their hope is full of immortality. | | their hope is full of immortality. |
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| [5] Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, | | [5] Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, |
| because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; | | because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; |
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| [6] like gold in the furnace he tried them, | | [6] like gold in the furnace he tried them, |
| and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them. | | and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them. |
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| [7] In the time of their visitation they will shine forth, | | [7] In the time of their visitation they will shine forth, |
| and will run like sparks through the stubble. | | and will run like sparks through the stubble. |
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| [8] They will govern nations and rule over peoples, | | [8] They will govern nations and rule over peoples, |
| and the Lord will reign over them for ever. | | and the Lord will reign over them for ever. |
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| [9] Those who trust in him will understand truth, | | [9] Those who trust in him will understand truth, |
| and the faithful will abide with him in love, | | and the faithful will abide with him in love, |
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| who disregarded the righteous man and rebelled | | who disregarded the righteous man and rebelled |
| against the Lord; | | against the Lord; |
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| [11] for whoever despises wisdom and instruction is miserable. | | [11] for whoever despises wisdom and instruction is miserable. |
| Their hope is vain, their labors are unprofitable, | | Their hope is vain, their labors are unprofitable, |
| and their works are useless. | | and their works are useless. |
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| [12] Their wives are foolish, and their children evil; | | [12] Their wives are foolish, and their children evil; |
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| [13] their offspring are accursed. | | [13] their offspring are accursed. |
| For blessed is the barren woman who is undefiled, | | For blessed is the barren woman who is undefiled, |
| who has not entered into a sinful union; | | who has not entered into a sinful union; |
| she will have fruit when God examines souls. | | she will have fruit when God examines souls. |
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| [14] Blessed also is the eunuch whose hands have | | [14] Blessed also is the eunuch whose hands have |
| done no lawless deed, | | done no lawless deed, |
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| for special favor will be shown him for his faithfulness, | | for special favor will be shown him for his faithfulness, |
| and a place of great delight in the temple of the Lord. | | and a place of great delight in the temple of the Lord. |
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| [15] For the fruit of good labors is renowned, | | [15] For the fruit of good labors is renowned, |
| and the root of understanding does not fail. | | and the root of understanding does not fail. |
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| [16] But children of adulterers will not come to maturity, | | [16] But children of adulterers will not come to maturity, |
| and the offspring of an unlawful union will perish. | | and the offspring of an unlawful union will perish. |
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| [17] Even if they live long they will be held of no account, | | [17] Even if they live long they will be held of no account, |
| and finally their old age will be without honor. | | and finally their old age will be without honor. |
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| [18] If they die young, they will have no hope | | [18] If they die young, they will have no hope |
| and no consolation in the day of decision. | | and no consolation in the day of decision. |
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| [19] For the end of an unrighteous generation is grievous. | | [19] For the end of an unrighteous generation is grievous. |
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| [1] Better than this is childlessness with virtue, | | [1] Better than this is childlessness with virtue, |
| for in the memory of virtue is immortality, | | for in the memory of virtue is immortality, |
| because it is known both by God and by men. | | because it is known both by God and by men. |
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| [2] When it is present, men imitate it, | | [2] When it is present, men imitate it, |
| and they long for it when it has gone; | | and they long for it when it has gone; |
| and throughout all time it marches crowned in triumph, | | and throughout all time it marches crowned in triumph, |
| victor in the contest for prizes that are undefiled. | | victor in the contest for prizes that are undefiled. |
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| [3] But the prolific brood of the ungodly will be of no use, | | [3] But the prolific brood of the ungodly will be of no use, |
| and none of their illegitimate seedlings will | | and none of their illegitimate seedlings will |
| strike a deep root | | strike a deep root |
| or take a firm hold. | | or take a firm hold. |
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| [4] For even if they put forth boughs for a while, | | [4] For even if they put forth boughs for a while, |
| standing insecurely they will be shaken by the wind, | | standing insecurely they will be shaken by the wind, |
| and by the violence of the winds they will be uprooted. | | and by the violence of the winds they will be uprooted. |
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| [5] The branches will be broken off before they come to maturity, | | [5] The branches will be broken off before they come to maturity, |
| and their fruit will be useless, | | and their fruit will be useless, |
| not ripe enough to eat, and good for nothing. | | not ripe enough to eat, and good for nothing. |
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| [6] For children born of unlawful unions | | [6] For children born of unlawful unions |
| are witnesses of evil against their parents | | are witnesses of evil against their parents |
| when God examines them. | | when God examines them. |
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| [7] But the righteous man, though he die early, will be at rest. | | [7] But the righteous man, though he die early, will be at rest. |
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| [8] For old age is not honored for length of time, | | [8] For old age is not honored for length of time, |
| nor measured by number of years; | | nor measured by number of years; |
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| [9] but understanding is gray hair for men, | | [9] but understanding is gray hair for men, |
| and a blameless life is ripe old age. | | and a blameless life is ripe old age. |
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| [10] There was one who pleased God and was loved by him, | | [10] There was one who pleased God and was loved by him, |
| and while living among sinners he was taken up. | | and while living among sinners he was taken up. |
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| [11] He was caught up lest evil change his understanding | | [11] He was caught up lest evil change his understanding |
| or guile deceive his soul. | | or guile deceive his soul. |
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| [12] For the fascination of wickedness obscures what is good, | | [12] For the fascination of wickedness obscures what is good, |
| and roving desire perverts the innocent mind. | | and roving desire perverts the innocent mind. |
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| [13] Being perfected in a short time, he fulfilled long years; | | [13] Being perfected in a short time, he fulfilled long years; |
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| [14] for his soul was pleasing to the Lord, | | [14] for his soul was pleasing to the Lord, |
| therefore he took him quickly from the midst of wickedness. | | therefore he took him quickly from the midst of wickedness. |
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| [15] Yet the peoples saw and did not understand, | | [15] Yet the peoples saw and did not understand, |
| nor take such a thing to heart, | | nor take such a thing to heart, |
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| and youth that is quickly perfected will condemn | | and youth that is quickly perfected will condemn |
| the prolonged old age of the unrighteous man. | | the prolonged old age of the unrighteous man. |
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| [17] For they will see the end of the wise man, | | [17] For they will see the end of the wise man, |
| and will not understand what the Lord purposed for him, | | and will not understand what the Lord purposed for him, |
| and for what he kept him safe. | | and for what he kept him safe. |
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| [18] They will see, and will have contempt for him, | | [18] They will see, and will have contempt for him, |
| but the Lord will laugh them to scorn. | | but the Lord will laugh them to scorn. |
| After this they will become dishonored corpses, | | After this they will become dishonored corpses, |
| and an outrage among the dead for ever; | | and an outrage among the dead for ever; |
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| [19] because he will dash them speechless to the ground, | | [19] because he will dash them speechless to the ground, |
| and shake them from the foundations; | | and shake them from the foundations; |
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| and their lawless deeds will convict them to their face. | | and their lawless deeds will convict them to their face. |
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| [1] Then the righteous man will stand with great confidence | | [1] Then the righteous man will stand with great confidence |
| in the presence of those who have afflicted him, | | in the presence of those who have afflicted him, |
| and those who make light of his labors. | | and those who make light of his labors. |
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| [2] When they see him, they will be shaken with dreadful fear, | | [2] When they see him, they will be shaken with dreadful fear, |
| and they will be amazed at his unexpected salvation. | | and they will be amazed at his unexpected salvation. |
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| [3] They will speak to one another in repentance, | | [3] They will speak to one another in repentance, |
| and in anguish of spirit they will groan, and say, | | and in anguish of spirit they will groan, and say, |
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| [4] "This is the man whom we once held in derision | | [4] "This is the man whom we once held in derision |
| and made a byword of reproach -- we fools! | | and made a byword of reproach -- we fools! |
| We thought that his life was madness | | We thought that his life was madness |
| and that his end was without honor. | | and that his end was without honor. |
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| [5] Why has he been numbered among the sons of God? | | [5] Why has he been numbered among the sons of God? |
| And why is his lot among the saints? | | And why is his lot among the saints? |
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| [6] So it was we who strayed from the way of truth, | | [6] So it was we who strayed from the way of truth, |
| and the light of righteousness did not shine on us, | | and the light of righteousness did not shine on us, |
| and the sun did not rise upon us. | | and the sun did not rise upon us. |
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| [7] We took our fill of the paths of lawlessness and destruction, | | [7] We took our fill of the paths of lawlessness and destruction, |
| and we journeyed through trackless deserts, | | and we journeyed through trackless deserts, |
| but the way of the Lord we have not known. | | but the way of the Lord we have not known. |
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| [8] What has our arrogance profited us? | | [8] What has our arrogance profited us? |
| And what good has our boasted wealth brought us? | | And what good has our boasted wealth brought us? |
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| [9] "All those things have vanished like a shadow, | | [9] "All those things have vanished like a shadow, |
| and like a rumor that passes by; | | and like a rumor that passes by; |
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| [10] like a ship that sails through the billowy water, | | [10] like a ship that sails through the billowy water, |
| and when it has passed no trace can be found, | | and when it has passed no trace can be found, |
| nor track of its keel in the waves; | | nor track of its keel in the waves; |
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| [11] or as, when a bird flies through the air, | | [11] or as, when a bird flies through the air, |
| no evidence of its passage is found; | | no evidence of its passage is found; |
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| is traversed by the movement of its wings, | | is traversed by the movement of its wings, |
| and afterward no sign of its coming is found there; | | and afterward no sign of its coming is found there; |
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| [12] or as, when an arrow is shot at a target, | | [12] or as, when an arrow is shot at a target, |
| the air, thus divided, comes together at once, | | the air, thus divided, comes together at once, |
| so that no one knows its pathway. | | so that no one knows its pathway. |
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| [13] So we also, as soon as we were born, ceased to be, | | [13] So we also, as soon as we were born, ceased to be, |
| and we had no sign of virtue to show, | | and we had no sign of virtue to show, |
| but were consumed in our wickedness." | | but were consumed in our wickedness." |
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| [14] Because the hope of the ungodly man is like | | [14] Because the hope of the ungodly man is like |
| chaff carried by the wind, | | chaff carried by the wind, |
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| and their reward is with the Lord; | | and their reward is with the Lord; |
| the Most High takes care of them. | | the Most High takes care of them. |
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| [16] Therefore they will receive a glorious crown | | [16] Therefore they will receive a glorious crown |
| and a beautiful diadem from the hand of the Lord, | | and a beautiful diadem from the hand of the Lord, |
| because with his right hand he will cover them, | | because with his right hand he will cover them, |
| and with his arm he will shield them. | | and with his arm he will shield them. |
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| [17] The Lord will take his zeal as his whole armor, | | [17] The Lord will take his zeal as his whole armor, |
| and will arm all creation to repel his enemies; | | and will arm all creation to repel his enemies; |
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| [18] he will put on righteousness as a breastplate, | | [18] he will put on righteousness as a breastplate, |
| and wear impartial justice as a helmet; | | and wear impartial justice as a helmet; |
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| [19] he will take holiness as an invincible shield, | | [19] he will take holiness as an invincible shield, |
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| [20] and sharpen stern wrath for a sword, | | [20] and sharpen stern wrath for a sword, |
| and creation will join with him to fight against the madmen. | | and creation will join with him to fight against the madmen. |
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| [21] Shafts of lightning will fly with true aim, | | [21] Shafts of lightning will fly with true aim, |
| and will leap to the target as from a well-drawn bow of clouds, | | and will leap to the target as from a well-drawn bow of clouds, |
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| [22] and hailstones full of wrath will be hurled as from a catapult; | | [22] and hailstones full of wrath will be hurled as from a catapult; |
| the water of the sea will rage against them, | | the water of the sea will rage against them, |
| and rivers will relentlessly overwhelm them; | | and rivers will relentlessly overwhelm them; |
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| [23] a mighty wind will rise against them , | | [23] a mighty wind will rise against them , |
| and like a tempest it will winnow them away. | | and like a tempest it will winnow them away. |
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| and evil-doing will overturn the thrones of rulers. | | and evil-doing will overturn the thrones of rulers. |
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| [1] Listen therefore, O kings, and understand; | | [1] Listen therefore, O kings, and understand; |
| learn, O judges of the ends of the earth. | | learn, O judges of the ends of the earth. |
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| [2] Give ear, you that rule over multitudes, | | [2] Give ear, you that rule over multitudes, |
| and boast of many nations. | | and boast of many nations. |
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| [3] For your dominion was given you from the Lord, | | [3] For your dominion was given you from the Lord, |
| and your sovereignty from the Most High, | | and your sovereignty from the Most High, |
| who will search out your works and inquire into your plans. | | who will search out your works and inquire into your plans. |
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| [4] Because as servants of his kingdom you did not rule rightly, | | [4] Because as servants of his kingdom you did not rule rightly, |
| nor keep the law, | | nor keep the law, |
| nor walk according to the purpose of God, | | nor walk according to the purpose of God, |
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| [5] he will come upon you terribly and swiftly, | | [5] he will come upon you terribly and swiftly, |
| because severe judgment falls on those in high places. | | because severe judgment falls on those in high places. |
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| [6] For the lowliest man may be pardoned in mercy, | | [6] For the lowliest man may be pardoned in mercy, |
| but mighty men will be mightily tested. | | but mighty men will be mightily tested. |
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| [7] For the Lord of all will not stand in awe of any one, | | [7] For the Lord of all will not stand in awe of any one, |
| nor show deference to greatness; | | nor show deference to greatness; |
| because he himself made both small and great, | | because he himself made both small and great, |
| and he takes thought for all alike. | | and he takes thought for all alike. |
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| [8] But a strict inquiry is in store for the mighty. | | [8] But a strict inquiry is in store for the mighty. |
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| [9] To you then, O monarchs, my words are directed, | | [9] To you then, O monarchs, my words are directed, |
| that you may learn wisdom and not transgress. | | that you may learn wisdom and not transgress. |
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| [10] For they will be made holy who observe holy things in holiness, | | [10] For they will be made holy who observe holy things in holiness, |
| and those who have been taught them will find a defense. | | and those who have been taught them will find a defense. |
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| [11] Therefore set your desire on my words; | | [11] Therefore set your desire on my words; |
| long for them, and you will be instructed. | | long for them, and you will be instructed. |
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| and she is easily discerned by those who love her, | | and she is easily discerned by those who love her, |
| and is found by those who seek her. | | and is found by those who seek her. |
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| [13] She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her. | | [13] She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her. |
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| [14] He who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, | | [14] He who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, |
| for he will find her sitting at his gates. | | for he will find her sitting at his gates. |
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| [15] To fix one's thought on her is perfect understanding, | | [15] To fix one's thought on her is perfect understanding, |
| and he who is vigilant on her account will | | and he who is vigilant on her account will |
| soon be free from care, | | soon be free from care, |
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| [16] because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, | | [16] because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, |
| and she graciously appears to them in their paths, | | and she graciously appears to them in their paths, |
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| desire for instruction, | | desire for instruction, |
| and concern for instruction is love of her, | | and concern for instruction is love of her, |
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| [18] and love of her is the keeping of her laws, | | [18] and love of her is the keeping of her laws, |
| and giving heed to her laws is assurance of immortality, | | and giving heed to her laws is assurance of immortality, |
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| [19] and immortality brings one near to God; | | [19] and immortality brings one near to God; |
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| [20] so the desire for wisdom leads to a kingdom. | | [20] so the desire for wisdom leads to a kingdom. |
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| O monarchs over the peoples, | | O monarchs over the peoples, |
| honor wisdom, that you may reign for ever. | | honor wisdom, that you may reign for ever. |
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| [22] I will tell you what wisdom is and how she came to be, | | [22] I will tell you what wisdom is and how she came to be, |
| and I will hide no secrets from you, | | and I will hide no secrets from you, |
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| and make knowledge of her clear, | | and make knowledge of her clear, |
| and I will not pass by the truth; | | and I will not pass by the truth; |
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| [23] neither will I travel in the company of sickly envy, | | [23] neither will I travel in the company of sickly envy, |
| for envy does not associate with wisdom. | | for envy does not associate with wisdom. |
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| [24] A multitude of wise men is the salvation of the world, | | [24] A multitude of wise men is the salvation of the world, |
| and a sensible king is the stability of his people. | | and a sensible king is the stability of his people. |
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| [25] Therefore be instructed by my words, and you will profit. | | [25] Therefore be instructed by my words, and you will profit. |
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| [1] I also am mortal, like all men, | | [1] I also am mortal, like all men, |
| a descendant of the first-formed child of earth; | | a descendant of the first-formed child of earth; |
| and in the womb of a mother I was molded into flesh, | | and in the womb of a mother I was molded into flesh, |
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| [2] within the period of ten months, compacted with blood, | | [2] within the period of ten months, compacted with blood, |
| from the seed of a man and the pleasure of marriage. | | from the seed of a man and the pleasure of marriage. |
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| [3] And when I was born, I began to breathe the common air, | | [3] And when I was born, I began to breathe the common air, |
| and fell upon the kindred earth, | | and fell upon the kindred earth, |
| and my first sound was a cry, like that of all. | | and my first sound was a cry, like that of all. |
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| [4] I was nursed with care in swaddling cloths. | | [4] I was nursed with care in swaddling cloths. |
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| [5] For no king has had a different beginning of existence; | | [5] For no king has had a different beginning of existence; |
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| [6] there is for all mankind one entrance into | | [6] there is for all mankind one entrance into |
| life, and a common departure. | | life, and a common departure. |
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| [7] Therefore I prayed, and understanding was given me; | | [7] Therefore I prayed, and understanding was given me; |
| I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. | | I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. |
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| [8] I preferred her to scepters and thrones, | | [8] I preferred her to scepters and thrones, |
| and I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison with her. | | and I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison with her. |
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| [9] Neither did I liken to her any priceless gem, | | [9] Neither did I liken to her any priceless gem, |
| because all gold is but a little sand in her sight, | | because all gold is but a little sand in her sight, |
| and silver will be accounted as clay before her. | | and silver will be accounted as clay before her. |
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| [10] I loved her more than health and beauty, | | [10] I loved her more than health and beauty, |
| and I chose to have her rather than light, | | and I chose to have her rather than light, |
| because her radiance never ceases. | | because her radiance never ceases. |
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| [11] All good things came to me along with her, | | [11] All good things came to me along with her, |
| and in her hands uncounted wealth. | | and in her hands uncounted wealth. |
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| [12] I rejoiced in them all, because wisdom leads them; | | [12] I rejoiced in them all, because wisdom leads them; |
| but I did not know that she was their mother. | | but I did not know that she was their mother. |
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| [13] I learned without guile and I impart without grudging; | | [13] I learned without guile and I impart without grudging; |
| I do not hide her wealth, | | I do not hide her wealth, |
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| [14] for it is an unfailing treasure for men; | | [14] for it is an unfailing treasure for men; |
| those who get it obtain friendship with God, | | those who get it obtain friendship with God, |
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| for he is the guide even of wisdom | | for he is the guide even of wisdom |
| and the corrector of the wise. | | and the corrector of the wise. |
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| [16] For both we and our words are in his hand, | | [16] For both we and our words are in his hand, |
| as are all understanding and skill in crafts. | | as are all understanding and skill in crafts. |
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| [17] For it is he who gave me unerring knowledge of what exists, | | [17] For it is he who gave me unerring knowledge of what exists, |
| to know the structure of the world and the | | to know the structure of the world and the |
| activity of the elements; | | activity of the elements; |
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| [18] the beginning and end and middle of times, | | [18] the beginning and end and middle of times, |
| the alternations of the solstices and the changes | | the alternations of the solstices and the changes |
| of the seasons, | | of the seasons, |
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| [19] the cycles of the year and the constellations of the stars, | | [19] the cycles of the year and the constellations of the stars, |
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| [20] the natures of animals and the tempers of wild beasts, | | [20] the natures of animals and the tempers of wild beasts, |
| the powers of spirits and the reasonings of men, | | the powers of spirits and the reasonings of men, |
| the varieties of plants and the virtues of roots; | | the varieties of plants and the virtues of roots; |
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| [21] I learned both what is secret and what is manifest, | | [21] I learned both what is secret and what is manifest, |
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| [22] for wisdom, the fashioner of all things, taught me. | | [22] for wisdom, the fashioner of all things, taught me. |
| For in her there is a spirit that is intelligent, holy, | | For in her there is a spirit that is intelligent, holy, |
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| distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen, | | distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen, |
| irresistible, | | irresistible, |
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| [23] beneficent, humane, steadfast, sure, free from anxiety, | | [23] beneficent, humane, steadfast, sure, free from anxiety, |
| all-powerful, overseeing all, | | all-powerful, overseeing all, |
| and penetrating through all spirits | | and penetrating through all spirits |
| that are intelligent and pure and most subtle. | | that are intelligent and pure and most subtle. |
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| [24] For wisdom is more mobile than any motion; | | [24] For wisdom is more mobile than any motion; |
| because of her pureness she pervades and penetrates all things. | | because of her pureness she pervades and penetrates all things. |
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| [25] For she is a breath of the power of God, | | [25] For she is a breath of the power of God, |
| and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty; | | and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty; |
| therefore nothing defiled gains entrance into her. | | therefore nothing defiled gains entrance into her. |
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| [26] For she is a reflection of eternal light, | | [26] For she is a reflection of eternal light, |
| a spotless mirror of the working of God, | | a spotless mirror of the working of God, |
| and an image of his goodness. | | and an image of his goodness. |
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| [27] Though she is but one, she can do all things, | | [27] Though she is but one, she can do all things, |
| and while remaining in herself, she renews all things; | | and while remaining in herself, she renews all things; |
| in every generation she passes into holy souls | | in every generation she passes into holy souls |
| and makes them friends of God, and prophets; | | and makes them friends of God, and prophets; |
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| [28] for God loves nothing so much as the man who lives with wisdom. | | [28] for God loves nothing so much as the man who lives with wisdom. |
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| [29] For she is more beautiful than the sun, | | [29] For she is more beautiful than the sun, |
| and excels every constellation of the stars. | | and excels every constellation of the stars. |
| Compared with the light she is found to be superior, | | Compared with the light she is found to be superior, |
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| [30] for it is succeeded by the night, | | [30] for it is succeeded by the night, |
| but against wisdom evil does not prevail. | | but against wisdom evil does not prevail. |
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| [1] She reaches mightily from one end of the earth to the other, | | [1] She reaches mightily from one end of the earth to the other, |
| and she orders all things well. | | and she orders all things well. |
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| [2] I loved her and sought her from my youth, | | [2] I loved her and sought her from my youth, |
| and I desired to take her for my bride, | | and I desired to take her for my bride, |
| and I became enamored of her beauty. | | and I became enamored of her beauty. |
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| [3] She glorifies her noble birth by living with God, | | [3] She glorifies her noble birth by living with God, |
| and the Lord of all loves her. | | and the Lord of all loves her. |
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| [4] For she is an initiate in the knowledge of God, | | [4] For she is an initiate in the knowledge of God, |
| and an associate in his works. | | and an associate in his works. |
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| [5] If riches are a desirable possession in life, | | [5] If riches are a desirable possession in life, |
| what is richer than wisdom who effects all things? | | what is richer than wisdom who effects all things? |
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| [6] And if understanding is effective, | | [6] And if understanding is effective, |
| who more than she is fashioner of what exists? | | who more than she is fashioner of what exists? |
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| [7] And if any one loves righteousness, | | [7] And if any one loves righteousness, |
| her labors are virtues; | | her labors are virtues; |
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| justice and courage; | | justice and courage; |
| nothing in life is more profitable for men than these. | | nothing in life is more profitable for men than these. |
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| [8] And if any one longs for wide experience, | | [8] And if any one longs for wide experience, |
| she knows the things of old, and infers the things to come; | | she knows the things of old, and infers the things to come; |
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| she has foreknowledge of signs and wonders | | she has foreknowledge of signs and wonders |
| and of the outcome of seasons and times. | | and of the outcome of seasons and times. |
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| [9] Therefore I determined to take her to live with me, | | [9] Therefore I determined to take her to live with me, |
| knowing that she would give me good counsel | | knowing that she would give me good counsel |
| and encouragement in cares and grief. | | and encouragement in cares and grief. |
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| [10] Because of her I shall have glory among the multitudes | | [10] Because of her I shall have glory among the multitudes |
| and honor in the presence of the elders, though I am young. | | and honor in the presence of the elders, though I am young. |
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| [11] I shall be found keen in judgment, | | [11] I shall be found keen in judgment, |
| and in the sight of rulers I shall be admired. | | and in the sight of rulers I shall be admired. |
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| [12] When I am silent they will wait for me, | | [12] When I am silent they will wait for me, |
| and when I speak they will give heed; | | and when I speak they will give heed; |
| and when I speak at greater length | | and when I speak at greater length |
| they will put their hands on their mouths. | | they will put their hands on their mouths. |
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| [13] Because of her I shall have immortality, | | [13] Because of her I shall have immortality, |
| and leave an everlasting remembrance to those | | and leave an everlasting remembrance to those |
| who come after me. | | who come after me. |
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| [14] I shall govern peoples, | | [14] I shall govern peoples, |
| and nations will be subject to me; | | and nations will be subject to me; |
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| [15] dread monarchs will be afraid of me when they hear of me; | | [15] dread monarchs will be afraid of me when they hear of me; |
| among the people I shall show myself capable, | | among the people I shall show myself capable, |
| and courageous in war. | | and courageous in war. |
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| [16] When I enter my house, I shall find rest with her, | | [16] When I enter my house, I shall find rest with her, |
| for companionship with her has no bitterness, | | for companionship with her has no bitterness, |
| and life with her has no pain, but gladness and joy. | | and life with her has no pain, but gladness and joy. |
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| [17] When I considered these things inwardly, | | [17] When I considered these things inwardly, |
| and thought upon them in my mind, | | and thought upon them in my mind, |
| that in kinship with wisdom there is immortality, | | that in kinship with wisdom there is immortality, |
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| [18] and in friendship with her, pure delight, | | [18] and in friendship with her, pure delight, |
| and in the labors of her hands, unfailing wealth, | | and in the labors of her hands, unfailing wealth, |
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| and renown in sharing her words, | | and renown in sharing her words, |
| I went about seeking how to get her for myself. | | I went about seeking how to get her for myself. |
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| [19] As a child I was by nature well endowed, | | [19] As a child I was by nature well endowed, |
| and a good soul fell to my lot; | | and a good soul fell to my lot; |
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| [20] or rather, being good, I entered an undefiled body. | | [20] or rather, being good, I entered an undefiled body. |
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| [21] But I perceived that I would not possess wisdom | | [21] But I perceived that I would not possess wisdom |
| unless God gave her to me -- | | unless God gave her to me -- |
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| and with my whole heart I said: | | and with my whole heart I said: |
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| [1] "O God of my fathers and Lord of mercy, | | [1] "O God of my fathers and Lord of mercy, |
| who hast made all things by thy word, | | who hast made all things by thy word, |
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| [2] and by thy wisdom hast formed man, | | [2] and by thy wisdom hast formed man, |
| to have dominion over the creatures thou hast made, | | to have dominion over the creatures thou hast made, |
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| [3] and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, | | [3] and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, |
| and pronounce judgment in uprightness of soul, | | and pronounce judgment in uprightness of soul, |
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| [4] give me the wisdom that sits by thy throne, | | [4] give me the wisdom that sits by thy throne, |
| and do not reject me from among thy servants. | | and do not reject me from among thy servants. |
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| [5] For I am thy slave and the son of thy maidservant, | | [5] For I am thy slave and the son of thy maidservant, |
| a man who is weak and short-lived, | | a man who is weak and short-lived, |
| with little understanding of judgment and laws; | | with little understanding of judgment and laws; |
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| [6] for even if one is perfect among the sons of men, | | [6] for even if one is perfect among the sons of men, |
| yet without the wisdom that comes from thee | | yet without the wisdom that comes from thee |
| he will be regarded as nothing. | | he will be regarded as nothing. |
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| [7] Thou hast chosen me to be king of thy people | | [7] Thou hast chosen me to be king of thy people |
| and to be judge over thy sons and daughters. | | and to be judge over thy sons and daughters. |
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| [8] Thou hast given command to build a temple on thy holy mountain, | | [8] Thou hast given command to build a temple on thy holy mountain, |
| and an altar in the city of thy habitation, | | and an altar in the city of thy habitation, |
| a copy of the holy tent which thou didst prepare | | a copy of the holy tent which thou didst prepare |
| from the beginning. | | from the beginning. |
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| [9] With thee is wisdom, who knows thy works | | [9] With thee is wisdom, who knows thy works |
| and was present when thou didst make the world, | | and was present when thou didst make the world, |
| and who understand what is pleasing in thy sight | | and who understand what is pleasing in thy sight |
| and what is right according to thy commandments. | | and what is right according to thy commandments. |
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| [10] Send her forth from the holy heavens, | | [10] Send her forth from the holy heavens, |
| and from the throne of thy glory send her, | | and from the throne of thy glory send her, |
| that she may be with me and toil, | | that she may be with me and toil, |
| and that I may learn what is pleasing to thee. | | and that I may learn what is pleasing to thee. |
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| [11] For she knows and understands all things, | | [11] For she knows and understands all things, |
| and she will guide me wisely in my actions | | and she will guide me wisely in my actions |
| and guard me with her glory. | | and guard me with her glory. |
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| [12] Then my works will be acceptable, | | [12] Then my works will be acceptable, |
| and I shall judge thy people justly, | | and I shall judge thy people justly, |
| and shall be worthy of the throne of my father. | | and shall be worthy of the throne of my father. |
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| [13] For what man can learn the counsel of God? | | [13] For what man can learn the counsel of God? |
| Or who can discern what the Lord wills? | | Or who can discern what the Lord wills? |
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| [14] For the reasoning of mortals is worthless, | | [14] For the reasoning of mortals is worthless, |
| and our designs are likely to fail, | | and our designs are likely to fail, |
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| [15] for a perishable body weighs down the soul, | | [15] for a perishable body weighs down the soul, |
| and this earthy tent burdens the thoughtful mind. | | and this earthy tent burdens the thoughtful mind. |
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| [16] We can hardly guess at what is on earth, | | [16] We can hardly guess at what is on earth, |
| and what is at hand we find with labor; | | and what is at hand we find with labor; |
| but who has traced out what is in the heavens? | | but who has traced out what is in the heavens? |
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| [17] Who has learned thy counsel, unless thou hast given wisdom | | [17] Who has learned thy counsel, unless thou hast given wisdom |
| and sent thy holy Spirit from on high? | | and sent thy holy Spirit from on high? |
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| [18] And thus the paths of those on earth were set right, | | [18] And thus the paths of those on earth were set right, |
| and men were taught what pleases thee, | | and men were taught what pleases thee, |
| and were saved by wisdom." | | and were saved by wisdom." |
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| [1] Wisdom protected the first-formed father of the | | [1] Wisdom protected the first-formed father of the |
| world, when he alone had been created; | | world, when he alone had been created; |
| she delivered him from his transgression, | | she delivered him from his transgression, |
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| [2] and gave him strength to rule all things. | | [2] and gave him strength to rule all things. |
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| [3] But when an unrighteous man departed from her in his anger, | | [3] But when an unrighteous man departed from her in his anger, |
| he perished because in rage he slew his brother. | | he perished because in rage he slew his brother. |
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| [4] When the earth was flooded because of him, | | [4] When the earth was flooded because of him, |
| wisdom again saved it, | | wisdom again saved it, |
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| [6] Wisdom rescued a righteous man when the ungodly were perishing; | | [6] Wisdom rescued a righteous man when the ungodly were perishing; |
| he escaped the fire that descended on the Five Cities. | | he escaped the fire that descended on the Five Cities. |
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| [7] Evidence of their wickedness still remains: | | [7] Evidence of their wickedness still remains: |
| a continually smoking wasteland, | | a continually smoking wasteland, |
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| and a pillar of salt standing as a monument | | and a pillar of salt standing as a monument |
| to an unbelieving soul. | | to an unbelieving soul. |
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| [8] For because they passed wisdom by, | | [8] For because they passed wisdom by, |
| they not only were hindered from recognizing the good, | | they not only were hindered from recognizing the good, |
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| [9] Wisdom rescued from troubles those who served her. | | [9] Wisdom rescued from troubles those who served her. |
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| [10] When a righteous man fled from his brother's wrath, | | [10] When a righteous man fled from his brother's wrath, |
| she guided him on straight paths; | | she guided him on straight paths; |
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| she prospered him in his labors, | | she prospered him in his labors, |
| and increased the fruit of his toil. | | and increased the fruit of his toil. |
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| [11] When his oppressors were covetous, | | [11] When his oppressors were covetous, |
| she stood by him and made him rich. | | she stood by him and made him rich. |
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| [12] She protected him from his enemies, | | [12] She protected him from his enemies, |
| and kept him safe from those who lay in wait for him; | | and kept him safe from those who lay in wait for him; |
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| but delivered him from sin. | | but delivered him from sin. |
| She descended with him into the dungeon, | | She descended with him into the dungeon, |
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| [14] and when he was in prison she did not leave him, | | [14] and when he was in prison she did not leave him, |
| until she brought him the scepter of a kingdom | | until she brought him the scepter of a kingdom |
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| [15] A holy people and blameless race | | [15] A holy people and blameless race |
| wisdom delivered from a nation of oppressors. | | wisdom delivered from a nation of oppressors. |
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| [16] She entered the soul of a servant of the Lord, | | [16] She entered the soul of a servant of the Lord, |
| and withstood dread kings with wonders and signs. | | and withstood dread kings with wonders and signs. |
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| [17] She gave holy men the reward of their labors; | | [17] She gave holy men the reward of their labors; |
| she guided them along a marvelous way, | | she guided them along a marvelous way, |
| and became a shelter to them by day, | | and became a shelter to them by day, |
| and a starry flame through the night. | | and a starry flame through the night. |
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| [18] She brought them over the Red Sea, | | [18] She brought them over the Red Sea, |
| and led them through deep waters; | | and led them through deep waters; |
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| [19] but she drowned their enemies, | | [19] but she drowned their enemies, |
| and cast them up from the depth of the sea. | | and cast them up from the depth of the sea. |
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| [20] Therefore the righteous plundered the ungodly; | | [20] Therefore the righteous plundered the ungodly; |
| they sang hymns, O Lord, to thy holy name, | | they sang hymns, O Lord, to thy holy name, |
| and praised with one accord thy defending hand, | | and praised with one accord thy defending hand, |
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| [21] because wisdom opened the mouth of the dumb, | | [21] because wisdom opened the mouth of the dumb, |
| and made the tongues of babes speak clearly. | | and made the tongues of babes speak clearly. |
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| + | ==Wisdom 11== |
| [1] Wisdom prospered their works by the hand of a holy prophet. | | [1] Wisdom prospered their works by the hand of a holy prophet. |
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| [2] They journeyed through an uninhabited wilderness, | | [2] They journeyed through an uninhabited wilderness, |
| and pitched their tents in untrodden places. | | and pitched their tents in untrodden places. |
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| [3] They withstood their enemies and fought off their foes. | | [3] They withstood their enemies and fought off their foes. |
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| [4] When they thirsted they called upon thee, | | [4] When they thirsted they called upon thee, |
| and water was given them out of flinty rock, | | and water was given them out of flinty rock, |
| and slaking of thirst from hard stone. | | and slaking of thirst from hard stone. |
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| [5] For through the very things by which their | | [5] For through the very things by which their |
| enemies were punished, | | enemies were punished, |
| they themselves received benefit in their need. | | they themselves received benefit in their need. |
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| [6] Instead of the fountain of an ever-flowing river, | | [6] Instead of the fountain of an ever-flowing river, |
| stirred up and defiled with blood | | stirred up and defiled with blood |
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| [7] in rebuke for the decree to slay the infants, | | [7] in rebuke for the decree to slay the infants, |
| thou gavest them abundant water unexpectedly, | | thou gavest them abundant water unexpectedly, |
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| [8] showing by their thirst at that time | | [8] showing by their thirst at that time |
| how thou didst punish their enemies. | | how thou didst punish their enemies. |
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| [9] For when they were tried, though they were | | [9] For when they were tried, though they were |
| being disciplined in mercy, | | being disciplined in mercy, |
| they learned how the ungodly were tormented | | they learned how the ungodly were tormented |
| when judged in wrath. | | when judged in wrath. |
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| [10] For thou didst test them as a father does in warning, | | [10] For thou didst test them as a father does in warning, |
| but thou didst examine the ungodly as a stern | | but thou didst examine the ungodly as a stern |
| king does in condemnation. | | king does in condemnation. |
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| [11] Whether absent or present, they were equally distressed, | | [11] Whether absent or present, they were equally distressed, |
| + | |
| [12] for a twofold grief possessed them, | | [12] for a twofold grief possessed them, |
| and a groaning at the memory of what had occurred. | | and a groaning at the memory of what had occurred. |
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| [13] For when they heard that through their own punishments | | [13] For when they heard that through their own punishments |
| the righteous had received benefit, they perceived | | the righteous had received benefit, they perceived |
| it was the Lord's doing. | | it was the Lord's doing. |
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| [14] For though they had mockingly rejected him | | [14] For though they had mockingly rejected him |
| who long before had been cast out and exposed, | | who long before had been cast out and exposed, |
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| thou didst send upon them a multitude of irrational | | thou didst send upon them a multitude of irrational |
| creatures to punish them, | | creatures to punish them, |
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| [16] that they might learn that one is punished | | [16] that they might learn that one is punished |
| by the very things by which he sins. | | by the very things by which he sins. |
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| [17] For thy all-powerful hand, | | [17] For thy all-powerful hand, |
| which created the world out of formless matter, | | which created the world out of formless matter, |
| did not lack the means to send upon them a | | did not lack the means to send upon them a |
| multitude of bears, or bold lions, | | multitude of bears, or bold lions, |
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| [18] or newly created unknown beasts full of rage, | | [18] or newly created unknown beasts full of rage, |
| or such as breathe out fiery breath, | | or such as breathe out fiery breath, |
| or belch forth a thick pall of smoke, | | or belch forth a thick pall of smoke, |
| or flash terrible sparks from their eyes; | | or flash terrible sparks from their eyes; |
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| [19] not only could their damage exterminate men, | | [19] not only could their damage exterminate men, |
| but the mere sight of them could kill by fright. | | but the mere sight of them could kill by fright. |
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| [20] Even apart from these, men could fall at a single breath | | [20] Even apart from these, men could fall at a single breath |
| when pursued by justice | | when pursued by justice |
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| [21] For it is always in thy power to show great strength, | | [21] For it is always in thy power to show great strength, |
| and who can withstand the might of thy arm? | | and who can withstand the might of thy arm? |
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| [22] Because the whole world before thee is like | | [22] Because the whole world before thee is like |
| a speck that tips the scales, | | a speck that tips the scales, |
| and like a drop of morning dew that falls upon the ground. | | and like a drop of morning dew that falls upon the ground. |
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| [23] But thou art merciful to all, for thou canst do all things, | | [23] But thou art merciful to all, for thou canst do all things, |
| and thou dost overlook men's sins, that they may repent. | | and thou dost overlook men's sins, that they may repent. |
| + | |
| [24] For thou lovest all things that exist, | | [24] For thou lovest all things that exist, |
| and hast loathing for none of the things which thou hast made, | | and hast loathing for none of the things which thou hast made, |
| for thou wouldst not have made anything if thou hadst hated it. | | for thou wouldst not have made anything if thou hadst hated it. |
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| [25] How would anything have endured if thou hadst not willed it? | | [25] How would anything have endured if thou hadst not willed it? |
| Or how would anything not called forth by thee | | Or how would anything not called forth by thee |
| have been preserved? | | have been preserved? |
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| [26] Thou sparest all things, for they are thine, | | [26] Thou sparest all things, for they are thine, |
| O Lord who lovest the living. | | O Lord who lovest the living. |
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| + | ==Wisdom 12== |
| [1] For thy immortal spirit is in all things. | | [1] For thy immortal spirit is in all things. |
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| [2] Therefore thou dost correct little by little | | [2] Therefore thou dost correct little by little |
| those who trespass, | | those who trespass, |
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| [3] Those who dwelt of old in thy holy land | | [3] Those who dwelt of old in thy holy land |
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| [4] thou didst hate for their detestable practices, | | [4] thou didst hate for their detestable practices, |
| their works of sorcery and unholy rites, | | their works of sorcery and unholy rites, |
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| [5] their merciless slaughter of children, | | [5] their merciless slaughter of children, |
| and their sacrificial feasting on human flesh and blood. | | and their sacrificial feasting on human flesh and blood. |
| These initiates from the midst of a heathen cult, | | These initiates from the midst of a heathen cult, |
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| [6] these parents who murder helpless lives, | | [6] these parents who murder helpless lives, |
| thou didst will to destroy by the hands of our fathers, | | thou didst will to destroy by the hands of our fathers, |
| + | |
| [7] that the land most precious of all to thee | | [7] that the land most precious of all to thee |
| might receive a worthy colony of the servants of God. | | might receive a worthy colony of the servants of God. |
| + | |
| [8] But even these thou didst spare, since they were but men, | | [8] But even these thou didst spare, since they were but men, |
| and didst send wasps as forerunners of thy army, | | and didst send wasps as forerunners of thy army, |
| to destroy them little by little, | | to destroy them little by little, |
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| [9] though thou wast not unable to give the ungodly | | [9] though thou wast not unable to give the ungodly |
| into the hands of the righteous in battle, | | into the hands of the righteous in battle, |
| or to destroy them at one blow by dread wild | | or to destroy them at one blow by dread wild |
| beasts or thy stern word. | | beasts or thy stern word. |
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| [10] But judging them little by little thou gavest | | [10] But judging them little by little thou gavest |
| them a chance to repent, | | them a chance to repent, |
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| and their wickedness inborn, | | and their wickedness inborn, |
| and that their way of thinking would never change. | | and that their way of thinking would never change. |
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| [11] For they were an accursed race from the beginning, | | [11] For they were an accursed race from the beginning, |
| and it was not through fear of any one that | | and it was not through fear of any one that |
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| Or who will come before thee to plead as an | | Or who will come before thee to plead as an |
| advocate for unrighteous men? | | advocate for unrighteous men? |
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| [13] For neither is there any god besides thee, | | [13] For neither is there any god besides thee, |
| whose care is for all men, | | whose care is for all men, |
| to whom thou shouldst prove that thou hast not judged unjustly; | | to whom thou shouldst prove that thou hast not judged unjustly; |
| + | |
| [14] nor can any king or monarch confront thee about | | [14] nor can any king or monarch confront thee about |
| those whom thou hast punished. | | those whom thou hast punished. |
| + | |
| [15] Thou art righteous and rulest all things righteously, | | [15] Thou art righteous and rulest all things righteously, |
| deeming it alien to thy power | | deeming it alien to thy power |
| to condemn him who does not deserve to be punished. | | to condemn him who does not deserve to be punished. |
| + | |
| [16] For thy strength is the source of righteousness, | | [16] For thy strength is the source of righteousness, |
| and thy sovereignty over all causes thee to spare all. | | and thy sovereignty over all causes thee to spare all. |
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| [17] For thou dost show thy strength when men doubt | | [17] For thou dost show thy strength when men doubt |
| the completeness of thy power, | | the completeness of thy power, |
| and dost rebuke any insolence among those who know it. | | and dost rebuke any insolence among those who know it. |
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| [18] Thou who art sovereign in strength dost judge with mildness, | | [18] Thou who art sovereign in strength dost judge with mildness, |
| and with great forbearance thou dost govern us; | | and with great forbearance thou dost govern us; |
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| and thou hast filled thy sons with good hope, | | and thou hast filled thy sons with good hope, |
| because thou givest repentance for sins. | | because thou givest repentance for sins. |
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| [20] For if thou didst punish with such great care and indulgence | | [20] For if thou didst punish with such great care and indulgence |
| the enemies of thy servants and those deserving of death, | | the enemies of thy servants and those deserving of death, |
| granting them time and opportunity to give up their wickedness, | | granting them time and opportunity to give up their wickedness, |
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| [21] with what strictness thou hast judged thy sons, | | [21] with what strictness thou hast judged thy sons, |
| to whose fathers thou gavest oaths and covenants | | to whose fathers thou gavest oaths and covenants |
| full of good promises! | | full of good promises! |
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| [22] So while chastening us thou scourgest our enemies | | [22] So while chastening us thou scourgest our enemies |
| ten thousand times more, | | ten thousand times more, |
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| [23] Therefore those who in folly of life lived unrighteously | | [23] Therefore those who in folly of life lived unrighteously |
| thou didst torment through their own abominations. | | thou didst torment through their own abominations. |
| + | |
| [24] For they went far astray on the paths of error, | | [24] For they went far astray on the paths of error, |
| accepting as gods those animals which even | | accepting as gods those animals which even |
| their enemies despised; | | their enemies despised; |
| they were deceived like foolish babes. | | they were deceived like foolish babes. |
| + | |
| [25] Therefore, as to thoughtless children, | | [25] Therefore, as to thoughtless children, |
| thou didst send thy judgment to mock them. | | thou didst send thy judgment to mock them. |
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| [26] But those who have not heeded the warning of light rebukes | | [26] But those who have not heeded the warning of light rebukes |
| will experience the deserved judgment of God. | | will experience the deserved judgment of God. |
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| [27] For when in their suffering they became incensed | | [27] For when in their suffering they became incensed |
| at those creatures which they had thought to | | at those creatures which they had thought to |
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| Therefore the utmost condemnation came upon them. | | Therefore the utmost condemnation came upon them. |
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| + | ==Wisdom 13== |
| [1] For all men who were ignorant of God were foolish by nature; | | [1] For all men who were ignorant of God were foolish by nature; |
| and they were unable from the good things that | | and they were unable from the good things that |
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| nor did they recognize the craftsman while | | nor did they recognize the craftsman while |
| paying heed to his works; | | paying heed to his works; |
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| [2] but they supposed that either fire or wind or swift air, | | [2] but they supposed that either fire or wind or swift air, |
| or the circle of the stars, or turbulent water, | | or the circle of the stars, or turbulent water, |
| or the luminaries of heaven were the gods that rule the world. | | or the luminaries of heaven were the gods that rule the world. |
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| [3] If through delight in the beauty of these things | | [3] If through delight in the beauty of these things |
| men assumed them to be gods, | | men assumed them to be gods, |
| let them know how much better than these is their Lord, | | let them know how much better than these is their Lord, |
| for the author of beauty created them. | | for the author of beauty created them. |
| + | |
| [4] And if men were amazed at their power and working, | | [4] And if men were amazed at their power and working, |
| let them perceive from them | | let them perceive from them |
| how much more powerful is he who formed them. | | how much more powerful is he who formed them. |
| + | |
| [5] For from the greatness and beauty of created things | | [5] For from the greatness and beauty of created things |
| comes a corresponding perception of their Creator. | | comes a corresponding perception of their Creator. |
| + | |
| [6] Yet these men are little to be blamed, | | [6] Yet these men are little to be blamed, |
| for perhaps they go astray | | for perhaps they go astray |
| while seeking God and desiring to find him. | | while seeking God and desiring to find him. |
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| [7] For as they live among his works they keep searching, | | [7] For as they live among his works they keep searching, |
| and they trust in what they see, because the | | and they trust in what they see, because the |
| things that are seen are beautiful. | | things that are seen are beautiful. |
| + | |
| [8] Yet again, not even they are to be excused; | | [8] Yet again, not even they are to be excused; |
| + | |
| [9] for if they had the power to know so much | | [9] for if they had the power to know so much |
| that they could investigate the world, | | that they could investigate the world, |
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| and likenesses of animals, | | and likenesses of animals, |
| or a useless stone, the work of an ancient hand. | | or a useless stone, the work of an ancient hand. |
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| [11] A skilled woodcutter may saw down a tree easy to handle | | [11] A skilled woodcutter may saw down a tree easy to handle |
| and skilfully strip off all its bark, | | and skilfully strip off all its bark, |
| and then with pleasing workmanship | | and then with pleasing workmanship |
| make a useful vessel that serves life's needs, | | make a useful vessel that serves life's needs, |
| + | |
| [12] and burn the castoff pieces of his work | | [12] and burn the castoff pieces of his work |
| to prepare his food, and eat his fill. | | to prepare his food, and eat his fill. |
| + | |
| [13] But a castoff piece from among them, useful for nothing, | | [13] But a castoff piece from among them, useful for nothing, |
| a stick crooked and full of knots, | | a stick crooked and full of knots, |
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| and shapes it with skill gained in idleness; | | and shapes it with skill gained in idleness; |
| he forms it like the image of a man, | | he forms it like the image of a man, |
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| [14] or makes it like some worthless animal, | | [14] or makes it like some worthless animal, |
| giving it a coat of red paint and coloring its surface red | | giving it a coat of red paint and coloring its surface red |
| and covering every blemish in it with paint; | | and covering every blemish in it with paint; |
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| [15] then he makes for it a niche that befits it, | | [15] then he makes for it a niche that befits it, |
| and sets it in the wall, and fastens it there with iron. | | and sets it in the wall, and fastens it there with iron. |
| + | |
| [16] So he takes thought for it, that it may not fall, | | [16] So he takes thought for it, that it may not fall, |
| because he knows that it cannot help itself, | | because he knows that it cannot help itself, |
| for it is only an image and has need of help. | | for it is only an image and has need of help. |
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| [17] When he prays about possessions and his marriage and children, | | [17] When he prays about possessions and his marriage and children, |
| he is not ashamed to address a lifeless thing. | | he is not ashamed to address a lifeless thing. |
| + | |
| [18] For health he appeals to a thing that is weak; | | [18] For health he appeals to a thing that is weak; |
| for life he prays to a thing that is dead; | | for life he prays to a thing that is dead; |
| for aid he entreats a thing that is utterly inexperienced; | | for aid he entreats a thing that is utterly inexperienced; |
| for a prosperous journey, a thing that cannot take a step; | | for a prosperous journey, a thing that cannot take a step; |
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| [19] for money-making and work and success with his hands | | [19] for money-making and work and success with his hands |
| he asks strength of a thing whose hands have no strength. | | he asks strength of a thing whose hands have no strength. |
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| + | ==Wisdom 14== |
| [1] Again, one preparing to sail and about to voyage | | [1] Again, one preparing to sail and about to voyage |
| over raging waves | | over raging waves |
| calls upon a piece of wood more fragile than | | calls upon a piece of wood more fragile than |
| the ship which carries him. | | the ship which carries him. |
| + | |
| [2] For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel, | | [2] For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel, |
| and wisdom was the craftsman who built it; | | and wisdom was the craftsman who built it; |
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| [3] but it is thy providence, O Father, that steers its course, | | [3] but it is thy providence, O Father, that steers its course, |
| because thou hast given it a path in the sea, | | because thou hast given it a path in the sea, |
| and a safe way through the waves, | | and a safe way through the waves, |
| + | |
| [4] showing that thou canst save from every danger, | | [4] showing that thou canst save from every danger, |
| so that even if a man lacks skill, he may put to sea. | | so that even if a man lacks skill, he may put to sea. |
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| [5] It is thy will that works of thy wisdom should | | [5] It is thy will that works of thy wisdom should |
| not be without effect; | | not be without effect; |
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| and passing through the billows on a raft they | | and passing through the billows on a raft they |
| come safely to land. | | come safely to land. |
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| [6] For even in the beginning, when arrogant giants were perishing, | | [6] For even in the beginning, when arrogant giants were perishing, |
| the hope of the world took refuge on a raft, | | the hope of the world took refuge on a raft, |
| and guided by thy hand left to the world the | | and guided by thy hand left to the world the |
| seed of a new generation. | | seed of a new generation. |
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| [7] For blessed is the wood by which righteousness comes. | | [7] For blessed is the wood by which righteousness comes. |
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| because he did the work, and the perishable | | because he did the work, and the perishable |
| thing was named a god. | | thing was named a god. |
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| [9] For equally hateful to God are the ungodly | | [9] For equally hateful to God are the ungodly |
| man and his ungodliness, | | man and his ungodliness, |
| + | |
| [10] for what was done will be punished together | | [10] for what was done will be punished together |
| with him who did it. | | with him who did it. |
| + | |
| [11] Therefore there will be a visitation also upon | | [11] Therefore there will be a visitation also upon |
| the heathen idols, | | the heathen idols, |
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| [12] For the idea of making idols was the beginning of fornication, | | [12] For the idea of making idols was the beginning of fornication, |
| and the invention of them was the corruption of life, | | and the invention of them was the corruption of life, |
| + | |
| [13] for neither have they existed from the beginning | | [13] for neither have they existed from the beginning |
| nor will they exist for ever. | | nor will they exist for ever. |
| + | |
| [14] For through the vanity of men they entered the world, | | [14] For through the vanity of men they entered the world, |
| and therefore their speedy end has been planned. | | and therefore their speedy end has been planned. |
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| [15] For a father, consumed with grief at an untimely bereavement, | | [15] For a father, consumed with grief at an untimely bereavement, |
| made an image of his child, who had been suddenly | | made an image of his child, who had been suddenly |
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| and he now honored as a god what was once a dead human being, | | and he now honored as a god what was once a dead human being, |
| and handed on to his dependents secret rites and initiations. | | and handed on to his dependents secret rites and initiations. |
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| [16] Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with | | [16] Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with |
| time, was kept as a law, | | time, was kept as a law, |
| and at the command of monarchs graven images were worshiped. | | and at the command of monarchs graven images were worshiped. |
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| [17] When men could not honor monarchs in their | | [17] When men could not honor monarchs in their |
| presence, since they lived at a distance, | | presence, since they lived at a distance, |
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| so that by their zeal they might flatter the | | so that by their zeal they might flatter the |
| absent one as though present. | | absent one as though present. |
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| [18] Then the ambition of the craftsman impelled | | [18] Then the ambition of the craftsman impelled |
| even those who did not know the king to intensify | | even those who did not know the king to intensify |
| their worship. | | their worship. |
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| [19] For he, perhaps wishing to please his ruler, | | [19] For he, perhaps wishing to please his ruler, |
| skilfully forced the likeness to take more beautiful form, | | skilfully forced the likeness to take more beautiful form, |
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| [20] and the multitude, attracted by the charm of his work, | | [20] and the multitude, attracted by the charm of his work, |
| now regarded as an object of worship the one | | now regarded as an object of worship the one |
| whom shortly before they had honored as a man. | | whom shortly before they had honored as a man. |
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| [21] And this became a hidden trap for mankind, | | [21] And this became a hidden trap for mankind, |
| because men, in bondage to misfortune or to royal authority, | | because men, in bondage to misfortune or to royal authority, |
| bestowed on objects of stone or wood the name | | bestowed on objects of stone or wood the name |
| that ought not to be shared. | | that ought not to be shared. |
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| [22] Afterward it was not enough for them to err | | [22] Afterward it was not enough for them to err |
| about the knowledge of God, | | about the knowledge of God, |
| but they live in great strife due to ignorance, | | but they live in great strife due to ignorance, |
| and they call such great evils peace. | | and they call such great evils peace. |
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| [23] For whether they kill children in their initiations, | | [23] For whether they kill children in their initiations, |
| or celebrate secret mysteries, | | or celebrate secret mysteries, |
| or hold frenzied revels with strange customs, | | or hold frenzied revels with strange customs, |
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| [24] they no longer keep either their lives or their marriages pure, | | [24] they no longer keep either their lives or their marriages pure, |
| but they either treacherously kill one another, | | but they either treacherously kill one another, |
| or grieve one another by adultery, | | or grieve one another by adultery, |
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| [25] and all is a raging riot of blood and murder, | | [25] and all is a raging riot of blood and murder, |
| theft and deceit, corruption, faithlessness, tumult, perjury, | | theft and deceit, corruption, faithlessness, tumult, perjury, |
| + | |
| [26] confusion over what is good, forgetfulness of favors, | | [26] confusion over what is good, forgetfulness of favors, |
| pollution of souls, sex perversion, | | pollution of souls, sex perversion, |
| disorder in marriage, adultery, and debauchery. | | disorder in marriage, adultery, and debauchery. |
| + | |
| [27] For the worship of idols not to be named | | [27] For the worship of idols not to be named |
| is the beginning and cause and end of every evil. | | is the beginning and cause and end of every evil. |
| + | |
| [28] For their worshipers either rave in exultation, | | [28] For their worshipers either rave in exultation, |
| or prophesy lies, | | or prophesy lies, |
| or live unrighteously, or readily commit perjury; | | or live unrighteously, or readily commit perjury; |
| + | |
| [29] for because they trust in lifeless idols | | [29] for because they trust in lifeless idols |
| they swear wicked oaths and expect to suffer no harm. | | they swear wicked oaths and expect to suffer no harm. |
| + | |
| [30] But just penalties will overtake them on two counts: | | [30] But just penalties will overtake them on two counts: |
| because they thought wickedly of God in devoting | | because they thought wickedly of God in devoting |
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| and because in deceit they swore unrighteously | | and because in deceit they swore unrighteously |
| through contempt for holiness. | | through contempt for holiness. |
| + | |
| [31] For it is not the power of the things by which men swear, | | [31] For it is not the power of the things by which men swear, |
| but the just penalty for those who sin, | | but the just penalty for those who sin, |
| that always pursues the transgression of the unrighteous. | | that always pursues the transgression of the unrighteous. |
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| + | ==Wisdom 15== |
| [1] But thou, our God, art kind and true, | | [1] But thou, our God, art kind and true, |
| patient, and ruling all things in mercy. | | patient, and ruling all things in mercy. |
| + | |
| [2] For even if we sin we are thine, knowing thy power; | | [2] For even if we sin we are thine, knowing thy power; |
| but we will not sin, because we know that we | | but we will not sin, because we know that we |
| are accounted thine. | | are accounted thine. |
| + | |
| [3] For to know thee is complete righteousness, | | [3] For to know thee is complete righteousness, |
| and to know thy power is the root of immortality. | | and to know thy power is the root of immortality. |
| + | |
| [4] For neither has the evil intent of human art misled us, | | [4] For neither has the evil intent of human art misled us, |
| nor the fruitless toil of painters, | | nor the fruitless toil of painters, |
| a figure stained with varied colors, | | a figure stained with varied colors, |
| + | |
| [5] whose appearance arouses yearning in fools, | | [5] whose appearance arouses yearning in fools, |
| so that they desire the lifeless form of a dead image. | | so that they desire the lifeless form of a dead image. |
| + | |
| [6] Lovers of evil things and fit for such objects of hope | | [6] Lovers of evil things and fit for such objects of hope |
| are those who either make or desire or worship them. | | are those who either make or desire or worship them. |
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| but which shall be the use of each of these | | but which shall be the use of each of these |
| the worker in clay decides. | | the worker in clay decides. |
| + | |
| [8] With misspent toil, he forms a futile god from the same clay -- | | [8] With misspent toil, he forms a futile god from the same clay -- |
| this man who was made of earth a short time before | | this man who was made of earth a short time before |
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| from which he was taken, | | from which he was taken, |
| when he is required to return the soul that was lent him. | | when he is required to return the soul that was lent him. |
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| [9] But he is not concerned that he is destined to die | | [9] But he is not concerned that he is destined to die |
| or that his life is brief, | | or that his life is brief, |
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| and imitates workers in copper; | | and imitates workers in copper; |
| and he counts it his glory that he molds counterfeit gods. | | and he counts it his glory that he molds counterfeit gods. |
| + | |
| [10] His heart is ashes, his hope is cheaper than dirt, | | [10] His heart is ashes, his hope is cheaper than dirt, |
| and his life is of less worth than clay, | | and his life is of less worth than clay, |
| + | |
| [11] because he failed to know the one who formed him | | [11] because he failed to know the one who formed him |
| and inspired him with an active soul | | and inspired him with an active soul |
| and breathed into him a living spirit. | | and breathed into him a living spirit. |
| + | |
| [12] But he considered our existence an idle game, | | [12] But he considered our existence an idle game, |
| and life a festival held for profit, | | and life a festival held for profit, |
| for he says one must get money however one | | for he says one must get money however one |
| can, even by base means. | | can, even by base means. |
| + | |
| [13] For this man, more than all others, knows that he sins | | [13] For this man, more than all others, knows that he sins |
| when he makes from earthy matter fragile vessels | | when he makes from earthy matter fragile vessels |
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| [14] But most foolish, and more miserable than an infant, | | [14] But most foolish, and more miserable than an infant, |
| are all the enemies who oppressed thy people. | | are all the enemies who oppressed thy people. |
| + | |
| [15] For they thought that all their heathen idols were gods, | | [15] For they thought that all their heathen idols were gods, |
| though these have neither the use of their eyes to see with, | | though these have neither the use of their eyes to see with, |
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| nor fingers to feel with, | | nor fingers to feel with, |
| and their feet are of no use for walking. | | and their feet are of no use for walking. |
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| [16] For a man made them, | | [16] For a man made them, |
| and one whose spirit is borrowed formed them; | | and one whose spirit is borrowed formed them; |
| for no man can form a god which is like himself. | | for no man can form a god which is like himself. |
| + | |
| [17] He is mortal, and what he makes with lawless hands is dead, | | [17] He is mortal, and what he makes with lawless hands is dead, |
| for he is better than the objects he worships, | | for he is better than the objects he worships, |
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| which are worse than all others, when judged | | which are worse than all others, when judged |
| by their lack of intelligence; | | by their lack of intelligence; |
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| [19] and even as animals they are not so beautiful | | [19] and even as animals they are not so beautiful |
| in appearance that one would desire them, | | in appearance that one would desire them, |
| but they have escaped both the praise of God and his blessing. | | but they have escaped both the praise of God and his blessing. |
| | | |
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| + | ==Wisdom 16== |
| [1] Therefore those men were deservedly punished | | [1] Therefore those men were deservedly punished |
| through such creatures, | | through such creatures, |
| and were tormented by a multitude of animals. | | and were tormented by a multitude of animals. |
| + | |
| [2] Instead of this punishment thou didst show | | [2] Instead of this punishment thou didst show |
| kindness to thy people, | | kindness to thy people, |
| and thou didst prepare quails to eat, | | and thou didst prepare quails to eat, |
| a delicacy to satisfy the desire of appetite; | | a delicacy to satisfy the desire of appetite; |
| + | |
| [3] in order that those men, when they desired food, | | [3] in order that those men, when they desired food, |
| might lose the least remnant of appetite | | might lose the least remnant of appetite |
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| while thy people, after suffering want a short time, | | while thy people, after suffering want a short time, |
| might partake of delicacies. | | might partake of delicacies. |
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| [4] For it was necessary that upon those oppressors | | [4] For it was necessary that upon those oppressors |
| inexorable want should come, | | inexorable want should come, |
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| of writhing serpents, | | of writhing serpents, |
| thy wrath did not continue to the end; | | thy wrath did not continue to the end; |
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| [6] they were troubled for a little while as a warning, | | [6] they were troubled for a little while as a warning, |
| and received a token of deliverance to remind | | and received a token of deliverance to remind |
| them of thy law's command. | | them of thy law's command. |
| + | |
| [7] For he who turned toward it was saved, not by what he saw, | | [7] For he who turned toward it was saved, not by what he saw, |
| but by thee, the Savior of all. | | but by thee, the Savior of all. |
| + | |
| [8] And by this also thou didst convince our enemies | | [8] And by this also thou didst convince our enemies |
| that it is thou who deliverest from every evil. | | that it is thou who deliverest from every evil. |
| + | |
| [9] For they were killed by the bites of locusts and flies, | | [9] For they were killed by the bites of locusts and flies, |
| and no healing was found for them, | | and no healing was found for them, |
| because they deserved to be punished by such things; | | because they deserved to be punished by such things; |
| + | |
| [10] but thy sons were not conquered even by the | | [10] but thy sons were not conquered even by the |
| teeth of venomous serpents, | | teeth of venomous serpents, |
| for thy mercy came to their help and healed them. | | for thy mercy came to their help and healed them. |
| + | |
| [11] To remind them of thy oracles they were bitten, | | [11] To remind them of thy oracles they were bitten, |
| and then were quickly delivered, | | and then were quickly delivered, |
| lest they should fall into deep forgetfulness | | lest they should fall into deep forgetfulness |
| and become unresponsive to thy kindness. | | and become unresponsive to thy kindness. |
| + | |
| [12] For neither herb nor poultice cured them, | | [12] For neither herb nor poultice cured them, |
| but it was thy word, O Lord, which heals all men. | | but it was thy word, O Lord, which heals all men. |
| + | |
| [13] For thou hast power over life and death; | | [13] For thou hast power over life and death; |
| thou dost lead men down to the gates of Hades and back again. | | thou dost lead men down to the gates of Hades and back again. |
| + | |
| [14] A man in his wickedness kills another, | | [14] A man in his wickedness kills another, |
| but he cannot bring back the departed spirit, | | but he cannot bring back the departed spirit, |
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| [15] To escape from thy hand is impossible; | | [15] To escape from thy hand is impossible; |
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| [16] for the ungodly, refusing to know thee, | | [16] for the ungodly, refusing to know thee, |
| were scourged by the strength of thy arm, | | were scourged by the strength of thy arm, |
| pursued by unusual rains and hail and relentless storms, | | pursued by unusual rains and hail and relentless storms, |
| and utterly consumed by fire. | | and utterly consumed by fire. |
| + | |
| [17] For -- most incredible of all -- in the water, | | [17] For -- most incredible of all -- in the water, |
| which quenches all things, | | which quenches all things, |
| the fire had still greater effect, | | the fire had still greater effect, |
| for the universe defends the righteous. | | for the universe defends the righteous. |
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| [18] At one time the flame was restrained, | | [18] At one time the flame was restrained, |
| so that it might not consume the creatures | | so that it might not consume the creatures |
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| but that seeing this they might know | | but that seeing this they might know |
| that they were being pursued by the judgment of God; | | that they were being pursued by the judgment of God; |
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| [19] and at another time even in the midst of water | | [19] and at another time even in the midst of water |
| it burned more intensely than fire, | | it burned more intensely than fire, |
| to destroy the crops of the unrighteous land. | | to destroy the crops of the unrighteous land. |
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| [20] Instead of these things thou didst give thy | | [20] Instead of these things thou didst give thy |
| people food of angels, | | people food of angels, |
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| from heaven with bread ready to eat, | | from heaven with bread ready to eat, |
| providing every pleasure and suited to every taste. | | providing every pleasure and suited to every taste. |
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| [21] For thy sustenance manifested thy sweetness | | [21] For thy sustenance manifested thy sweetness |
| toward thy children; | | toward thy children; |
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| the one who took it, | | the one who took it, |
| was changed to suit every one's liking. | | was changed to suit every one's liking. |
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| [22] Snow and ice withstood fire without melting, | | [22] Snow and ice withstood fire without melting, |
| so that they might know that the crops of their enemies | | so that they might know that the crops of their enemies |
| were being destroyed by the fire that blazed in the hail | | were being destroyed by the fire that blazed in the hail |
| and flashed in the showers of rain; | | and flashed in the showers of rain; |
| + | |
| [23] whereas the fire, in order that the righteous might be fed, | | [23] whereas the fire, in order that the righteous might be fed, |
| even forgot its native power. | | even forgot its native power. |
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| exerts itself to punish the unrighteous, | | exerts itself to punish the unrighteous, |
| and in kindness relaxes on behalf of those who trust in thee. | | and in kindness relaxes on behalf of those who trust in thee. |
| + | |
| [25] Therefore at that time also, changed into all forms, | | [25] Therefore at that time also, changed into all forms, |
| it served thy all-nourishing bounty, | | it served thy all-nourishing bounty, |
| according to the desire of those who had need, | | according to the desire of those who had need, |
| + | |
| [26] so that thy sons, whom thou didst love, O Lord, might learn | | [26] so that thy sons, whom thou didst love, O Lord, might learn |
| that it is not the production of crops that feeds man, | | that it is not the production of crops that feeds man, |
| but that thy word preserves those who trust in thee. | | but that thy word preserves those who trust in thee. |
| + | |
| [27] For what was not destroyed by fire | | [27] For what was not destroyed by fire |
| was melted when simply warmed by a fleeting ray of the sun, | | was melted when simply warmed by a fleeting ray of the sun, |
| + | |
| [28] to make it known that one must rise before | | [28] to make it known that one must rise before |
| the sun to give thee thanks, | | the sun to give thee thanks, |
| and must pray to thee at the dawning of the light; | | and must pray to thee at the dawning of the light; |
| + | |
| [29] for the hope of an ungrateful man will melt like wintry frost, | | [29] for the hope of an ungrateful man will melt like wintry frost, |
| and flow away like waste water. | | and flow away like waste water. |
| | | |
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| + | ==Wisdom 17== |
| [1] Great are thy judgments and hard to describe; | | [1] Great are thy judgments and hard to describe; |
| therefore unintructed souls have gone astray. | | therefore unintructed souls have gone astray. |
| + | |
| [2] For when lawless men supposed that they held | | [2] For when lawless men supposed that they held |
| the holy nation in their power, | | the holy nation in their power, |
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| and prisoners of long night, | | and prisoners of long night, |
| shut in under their roofs, exiles from eternal providence. | | shut in under their roofs, exiles from eternal providence. |
| + | |
| [3] For thinking that in their secret sins they were unobserved | | [3] For thinking that in their secret sins they were unobserved |
| behind a dark curtain of forgetfulness, | | behind a dark curtain of forgetfulness, |
| they were scattered, terribly alarmed, | | they were scattered, terribly alarmed, |
| and appalled by specters. | | and appalled by specters. |
| + | |
| [4] For not even the inner chamber that held them | | [4] For not even the inner chamber that held them |
| protected them from fear, | | protected them from fear, |
| but terrifying sounds rang out around them, | | but terrifying sounds rang out around them, |
| and dismal phantoms with gloomy faces appeared. | | and dismal phantoms with gloomy faces appeared. |
| + | |
| [5] And no power of fire was able to give light, | | [5] And no power of fire was able to give light, |
| nor did the brilliant flames of the stars | | nor did the brilliant flames of the stars |
| avail to illumine that hateful night. | | avail to illumine that hateful night. |
| + | |
| [6] Nothing was shining through to them | | [6] Nothing was shining through to them |
| except a dreadful, self-kindled fire, | | except a dreadful, self-kindled fire, |
| and in terror they deemed the things which they saw | | and in terror they deemed the things which they saw |
| to be worse than that unseen appearance. | | to be worse than that unseen appearance. |
| + | |
| [7] The delusions of their magic art lay humbled, | | [7] The delusions of their magic art lay humbled, |
| and their boasted wisdom was scornfully rebuked. | | and their boasted wisdom was scornfully rebuked. |
| + | |
| [8] For those who promised to drive off the fears | | [8] For those who promised to drive off the fears |
| and disorders of a sick soul | | and disorders of a sick soul |
| were sick themselves with ridiculous fear. | | were sick themselves with ridiculous fear. |
| + | |
| [9] For even if nothing disturbing frightened them, | | [9] For even if nothing disturbing frightened them, |
| yet, scared by the passing of beasts and the | | yet, scared by the passing of beasts and the |
| hissing of serpents, | | hissing of serpents, |
| + | |
| [10] they perished in trembling fear, | | [10] they perished in trembling fear, |
| refusing to look even at the air, though it | | refusing to look even at the air, though it |
| nowhere could be avoided. | | nowhere could be avoided. |
| + | |
| [11] For wickedness is a cowardly thing, condemned | | [11] For wickedness is a cowardly thing, condemned |
| by its own testimony; | | by its own testimony; |
| distressed by conscience, it has always exaggerated | | distressed by conscience, it has always exaggerated |
| the difficulties. | | the difficulties. |
| + | |
| [12] For fear is nothing but surrender of the helps | | [12] For fear is nothing but surrender of the helps |
| that come from reason; | | that come from reason; |
| + | |
| [13] and the inner expectation of help, being weak, | | [13] and the inner expectation of help, being weak, |
| prefers ignorance of what causes the torment. | | prefers ignorance of what causes the torment. |
| + | |
| [14] But throughout the night, which was really powerless, | | [14] But throughout the night, which was really powerless, |
| and which beset them from the recesses of powerless Hades, | | and which beset them from the recesses of powerless Hades, |
| they all slept the same sleep, | | they all slept the same sleep, |
| + | |
| [15] and now were driven by monstrous specters, | | [15] and now were driven by monstrous specters, |
| and now were paralyzed by their souls' surrender, | | and now were paralyzed by their souls' surrender, |
| for sudden and unexpected fear overwhelmed them. | | for sudden and unexpected fear overwhelmed them. |
| + | |
| [16] And whoever was there fell down, | | [16] And whoever was there fell down, |
| and thus was kept shut up in a prison not made of iron; | | and thus was kept shut up in a prison not made of iron; |
| + | |
| [17] for whether he was a farmer or a shepherd | | [17] for whether he was a farmer or a shepherd |
| or a workman who toiled in the wilderness, | | or a workman who toiled in the wilderness, |
| he was seized, and endured the inescapable fate; | | he was seized, and endured the inescapable fate; |
| for with one chain of darkness they all were bound. | | for with one chain of darkness they all were bound. |
| + | |
| [18] Whether there came a whistling wind, | | [18] Whether there came a whistling wind, |
| or a melodious sound of birds in wide-spreading branches, | | or a melodious sound of birds in wide-spreading branches, |
| or the rhythm of violently rushing water, | | or the rhythm of violently rushing water, |
| + | |
| [19] or the harsh crash of rocks hurled down, | | [19] or the harsh crash of rocks hurled down, |
| or the unseen running of leaping animals, | | or the unseen running of leaping animals, |
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| or an echo thrown back from a hollow of the mountains, | | or an echo thrown back from a hollow of the mountains, |
| it paralyzed them with terror. | | it paralyzed them with terror. |
| + | |
| [20] For the whole world was illumined with brilliant light, | | [20] For the whole world was illumined with brilliant light, |
| and was engaged in unhindered work, | | and was engaged in unhindered work, |
| + | |
| [21] while over those men alone heavy night was spread, | | [21] while over those men alone heavy night was spread, |
| an image of the darkness that was destined to receive them; | | an image of the darkness that was destined to receive them; |
| but still heavier than darkness were they to themselves. | | but still heavier than darkness were they to themselves. |
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| + | ==Wisdom 18== |
| [1] But for thy holy ones there was very great light. | | [1] But for thy holy ones there was very great light. |
| Their enemies heard their voices but did not see their forms, | | Their enemies heard their voices but did not see their forms, |
| and counted them happy for not having suffered, | | and counted them happy for not having suffered, |
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| [2] and were thankful that thy holy ones, though | | [2] and were thankful that thy holy ones, though |
| previously wronged, were doing them no injury; | | previously wronged, were doing them no injury; |
| and they begged their pardon for having been | | and they begged their pardon for having been |
| at variance with them. | | at variance with them. |
| + | |
| [3] Therefore thou didst provide a flaming pillar of fire | | [3] Therefore thou didst provide a flaming pillar of fire |
| as a guide for thy people's unknown journey, | | as a guide for thy people's unknown journey, |
| and a harmless sun for their glorious wandering. | | and a harmless sun for their glorious wandering. |
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| [4] For their enemies deserved to be deprived of | | [4] For their enemies deserved to be deprived of |
| light and imprisoned in darkness, | | light and imprisoned in darkness, |
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| of their children; | | of their children; |
| and thou didst destroy them all together by a mighty flood. | | and thou didst destroy them all together by a mighty flood. |
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| [6] That night was made known beforehand to our fathers, | | [6] That night was made known beforehand to our fathers, |
| so that they might rejoice in sure knowledge | | so that they might rejoice in sure knowledge |
| of the oaths in which they trusted. | | of the oaths in which they trusted. |
| + | |
| [7] The deliverance of the righteous and the destruction | | [7] The deliverance of the righteous and the destruction |
| of their enemies | | of their enemies |
| were expected by thy people. | | were expected by thy people. |
| + | |
| [8] For by the same means by which thou didst punish our enemies | | [8] For by the same means by which thou didst punish our enemies |
| thou didst call us to thyself and glorify us. | | thou didst call us to thyself and glorify us. |
| + | |
| [9] For in secret the holy children of good men offered sacrifices, | | [9] For in secret the holy children of good men offered sacrifices, |
| and with one accord agreed to the divine law, | | and with one accord agreed to the divine law, |
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| both blessings and dangers; | | both blessings and dangers; |
| and already they were singing the praises of the fathers. | | and already they were singing the praises of the fathers. |
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| [10] But the discordant cry of their enemies echoed back, | | [10] But the discordant cry of their enemies echoed back, |
| and their piteous lament for their children was spread abroad. | | and their piteous lament for their children was spread abroad. |
| + | |
| [11] The slave was punished with the same penalty as the master, | | [11] The slave was punished with the same penalty as the master, |
| and the common man suffered the same loss as the king; | | and the common man suffered the same loss as the king; |
| + | |
| [12] and they all together, by the one form of death, | | [12] and they all together, by the one form of death, |
| had corpses too many to count. | | had corpses too many to count. |
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| since in one instant their most valued children | | since in one instant their most valued children |
| had been destroyed. | | had been destroyed. |
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| [13] For though they had disbelieved everything | | [13] For though they had disbelieved everything |
| because of their magic arts, | | because of their magic arts, |
| yet, when their first-born were destroyed, | | yet, when their first-born were destroyed, |
| they acknowledged thy people to be God's son. | | they acknowledged thy people to be God's son. |
| + | |
| [14] For while gentle silence enveloped all things, | | [14] For while gentle silence enveloped all things, |
| and night in its swift course was now half gone, | | and night in its swift course was now half gone, |
| + | |
| [15] thy all-powerful word leaped from heaven, from | | [15] thy all-powerful word leaped from heaven, from |
| the royal throne, | | the royal throne, |
| into the midst of the land that was doomed, | | into the midst of the land that was doomed, |
| a stern warrior | | a stern warrior |
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| [16] carrying the sharp sword of thy authentic command, and stood and filled all things with death, | | [16] carrying the sharp sword of thy authentic command, and stood and filled all things with death, |
| and touched heaven while standing on the earth. | | and touched heaven while standing on the earth. |
| + | |
| [17] Then at once apparitions in dreadful dreams | | [17] Then at once apparitions in dreadful dreams |
| greatly troubled them, | | greatly troubled them, |
| and unexpected fears assailed them; | | and unexpected fears assailed them; |
| + | |
| [18] and one here and another there, hurled down half dead, | | [18] and one here and another there, hurled down half dead, |
| made known why they were dying; | | made known why they were dying; |
| + | |
| [19] for the dreams which disturbed them forewarned them of this, | | [19] for the dreams which disturbed them forewarned them of this, |
| so that they might not perish without knowing | | so that they might not perish without knowing |
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| and a plague came upon the multitude in the desert, | | and a plague came upon the multitude in the desert, |
| but the wrath did not long continue. | | but the wrath did not long continue. |
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| [21] For a blameless man was quick to act as their champion; | | [21] For a blameless man was quick to act as their champion; |
| he brought forward the shield of his ministry, | | he brought forward the shield of his ministry, |
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| he withstood the anger and put an end to the disaster, | | he withstood the anger and put an end to the disaster, |
| showing that he was thy servant. | | showing that he was thy servant. |
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| [22] He conquered the wrath not by strength of body, | | [22] He conquered the wrath not by strength of body, |
| and not by force of arms, | | and not by force of arms, |
| but by his word he subdued the punisher, | | but by his word he subdued the punisher, |
| appealing to the oaths and covenants given to our fathers. | | appealing to the oaths and covenants given to our fathers. |
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| [23] For when the dead had already fallen on one another in heaps, | | [23] For when the dead had already fallen on one another in heaps, |
| he intervened and held back the wrath, | | he intervened and held back the wrath, |
| and cut off its way to the living. | | and cut off its way to the living. |
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| [24] For upon his long robe the whole world was depicted, | | [24] For upon his long robe the whole world was depicted, |
| and the glories of the fathers were engraved | | and the glories of the fathers were engraved |
| on the four rows of stones, | | on the four rows of stones, |
| and thy majesty on the diadem upon his head. | | and thy majesty on the diadem upon his head. |
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| [25] To these the destroyer yielded, these he feared; | | [25] To these the destroyer yielded, these he feared; |
| for merely to test the wrath was enough. | | for merely to test the wrath was enough. |
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| + | ==Wisdom 19== |
| [1] But the ungodly were assailed to the end by pitiless anger, | | [1] But the ungodly were assailed to the end by pitiless anger, |
| for God knew in advance even their future actions, | | for God knew in advance even their future actions, |
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| [2] that, though they themselves had permitted thy people to depart | | [2] that, though they themselves had permitted thy people to depart |
| and hastily sent them forth, | | and hastily sent them forth, |
| they would change their minds and pursue them. | | they would change their minds and pursue them. |
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| [3] For while they were still busy at mourning, | | [3] For while they were still busy at mourning, |
| and were lamenting at the graves of their dead, | | and were lamenting at the graves of their dead, |
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| and pursued as fugitives those whom they had | | and pursued as fugitives those whom they had |
| begged and compelled to depart. | | begged and compelled to depart. |
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| [4] For the fate they deserved drew them on to this end, | | [4] For the fate they deserved drew them on to this end, |
| and made them forget what had happened, | | and made them forget what had happened, |
| in order that they might fill up the punishment | | in order that they might fill up the punishment |
| which their torments still lacked, | | which their torments still lacked, |
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| [5] and that thy people might experience an incredible journey, | | [5] and that thy people might experience an incredible journey, |
| but they themselves might meet a strange death. | | but they themselves might meet a strange death. |
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| complying with thy commands, | | complying with thy commands, |
| that thy children might be kept unharmed. | | that thy children might be kept unharmed. |
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| [7] The cloud was seen overshadowing the camp, | | [7] The cloud was seen overshadowing the camp, |
| and dry land emerging where water had stood before, | | and dry land emerging where water had stood before, |
| an unhindered way out of the Red Sea, | | an unhindered way out of the Red Sea, |
| and a grassy plain out of the raging waves, | | and a grassy plain out of the raging waves, |
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| [8] where those protected by thy hand passed through as one nation, | | [8] where those protected by thy hand passed through as one nation, |
| after gazing on marvelous wonders. | | after gazing on marvelous wonders. |
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| [9] For they ranged like horses, | | [9] For they ranged like horses, |
| and leaped like lambs, | | and leaped like lambs, |
| praising thee, O Lord, who didst deliver them. | | praising thee, O Lord, who didst deliver them. |
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| [10] For they still recalled the events of their sojourn, | | [10] For they still recalled the events of their sojourn, |
| how instead of producing animals the earth brought forth gnats, | | how instead of producing animals the earth brought forth gnats, |
| and instead of fish the river spewed out vast numbers of frogs. | | and instead of fish the river spewed out vast numbers of frogs. |
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| [11] Afterward they saw also a new kind of birds, | | [11] Afterward they saw also a new kind of birds, |
| when desire led them to ask for luxurious food; | | when desire led them to ask for luxurious food; |
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| [12] for, to give them relief, quails came up from the sea. | | [12] for, to give them relief, quails came up from the sea. |
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| for they justly suffered because of their wicked acts; | | for they justly suffered because of their wicked acts; |
| for they practiced a more bitter hatred of strangers. | | for they practiced a more bitter hatred of strangers. |
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| [14] Others had refused to receive strangers when they came to them, | | [14] Others had refused to receive strangers when they came to them, |
| but these made slaves of guests who were their benefactors. | | but these made slaves of guests who were their benefactors. |
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| [15] And not only so, but punishment of some sort | | [15] And not only so, but punishment of some sort |
| will come upon the former | | will come upon the former |
| for their hostile reception of the aliens; | | for their hostile reception of the aliens; |
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| [16] but the latter, after receiving them with festal celebrations, | | [16] but the latter, after receiving them with festal celebrations, |
| afflicted with terrible sufferings | | afflicted with terrible sufferings |
| those who had already shared the same rights. | | those who had already shared the same rights. |
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| [17] They were stricken also with loss of sight -- | | [17] They were stricken also with loss of sight -- |
| just as were those at the door of the righteous man -- | | just as were those at the door of the righteous man -- |
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| while each note remains the same. | | while each note remains the same. |
| This may be clearly inferred from the sight of what took place. | | This may be clearly inferred from the sight of what took place. |
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| [19] For land animals were transformed into water creatures, | | [19] For land animals were transformed into water creatures, |
| and creatures that swim moved over to the land. | | and creatures that swim moved over to the land. |
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| [20] Fire even in water retained its normal power, | | [20] Fire even in water retained its normal power, |
| and water forgot its fire-quenching nature. | | and water forgot its fire-quenching nature. |
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| [21] Flames, on the contrary, failed to consume | | [21] Flames, on the contrary, failed to consume |
| the flesh of perishable creatures that walked among them, | | the flesh of perishable creatures that walked among them, |