Wisdom 8:12-16 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

12. When I am silent, they will wait for me to speak, and when I speak, they will pay attention. Even when I speak at length, they will listen with concentration.

13. Because of Wisdom I will gain immortality; I will live for ever in the memory of those who come after me.

14. I will hold power over nations and peoples;

15. dreaded tyrants will be seized with fear at the mention of my name. I will be famous, as a good king and as a brave soldier.

16. When I come home to Wisdom, I will find contentment because there is no conflict or pain in living with her, only happiness and joy.”

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