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Wisdom 8:1-6 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. Indeed, she spans the world from end to end mightilyand governs all things well.

2. Her I loved and sought after from my youth;I sought to take her for my brideand was enamored of her beauty.

3. She adds to nobility the splendor of companionship with God;even the Ruler of all loved her.

4. For she leads into the understanding of God,and chooses his works.

5. If riches are desirable in life,what is richer than Wisdom, who produces all things?

6. And if prudence is at work,who in the world is a better artisan than she?

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