Wisdom 10:4

4 Because of that sin, the earth was flooded, but Wisdom saved it again. She guided a righteous man in his flimsy wooden boat. 1

Wisdom 10:4 In-Context

2 and gave him the strength to master everything on earth.
3 But there was an unrighteous man who abandoned Wisdom; he destroyed himself by killing his brother in a fit of anger.
4 Because of that sin, the earth was flooded, but Wisdom saved it again. She guided a righteous man in his flimsy wooden boat.
5 Once when the nations were frustrated in their wicked plans, Wisdom recognized a righteous man and kept him innocent in God's sight. She gave him strength to obey God's command in spite of his love for his son.
6 Wisdom rescued a righteous man while ungodly people were dying. He escaped the flames that destroyed the Five Cities.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 10.4Genesis 7.1--8.22.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.