Wisdom of Solomon 13

1 For verily all men by naturewere butvain who had no perception of God, And from the good things that are seen they gained not power to know him that…

Wisdom of Solomon 14

1 Again, one preparing to sail, and about to journey over raging waves, Calleth upon a piece of wood more rotten than the vessel that carries him; 2 For thatvesselthe…

Wisdom of Solomon 15

1 But you, our God, are gracious and true, Longsuffering, and in mercy ordering all things. 2 For even if we sin, we are your, knowing your dominion; But we…

Wisdom of Solomon 16

1 For this cause werethese menworthily punished throughcreatureslikethose which they worship, And tormented through a multitude of vermin. 2 Instead of which punishment, you, bestowing benefits on your people, Preparedst…

Wisdom of Solomon 17

1 For great are your judgements, and hard tointerpret; Therefore souls undisciplined went astray. 2 For when lawless men had supposed that they held a holy nation in their power,…

Wisdom of Solomon 18

1 But for your holy ones there was great light; Andthe Egyptians,hearing their voice but seeing not their form, Counted it a happy thing that they too had suffered, 2…

Wisdom of Solomon 19

1 But upon the ungodly there came to the end indignation without mercy; For their future alsoGodforeknew, 2 How that, having changed their minds tolet your peoplego, And having speeded…

Sirach 1

1 All wisdomcomesfrom the Lord, And is with him forever. 2 The sand of the seas, and the drops of rain, And the days of eternity, who shall count? 3…

Sirach 2

1 My son, if you come to serve the Lord, Prepare your soul for temptation. 2 Set your heart aright, and constantly endure, And make not haste in time of…

Sirach 3

1 Hear me your father, O my children, And do thereafter, that you⌃ may be saved. 2 For the Lord has given the father glory as touching the children, And…