Wisdom 7:7

7 Realizing that I was only human, I prayed and was given understanding. The spirit of Wisdom came to me. ¹

Wisdom 7:7 In-Context

5 No king ever began life differently.

6 For all of us, there is one way into life, and there is one way out.

7 Realizing that I was only human, I prayed and was given understanding. The spirit of Wisdom came to me.

8 I regarded her more highly than any throne or crown. Wealth was nothing compared to her.

9 Precious jewels could not equal her worth; beside Wisdom all the gold in the world is a handful of sand, and silver is nothing more than clay.

Cross References

• 1. 7.7 1 K 3.6-9;Wisdom 9.1-18.