Wisdom 10:13

13 Once a righteous man was sold into slavery, but Wisdom did not abandon him. She kept him safe from sin. She went to prison with him 1

Wisdom 10:13 In-Context

11 When others were greedy for what he had, and wanted to take it away from him, Wisdom stood by him and made him rich.
12 She protected him from his enemies who were waiting for a chance to attack him. She gave him victory in a hard fight, so that he might realize that nothing can make a person stronger than serving God.
13 Once a righteous man was sold into slavery, but Wisdom did not abandon him. She kept him safe from sin. She went to prison with him
14 and never left him until she had given him power over an empire and made him the ruler of people who had once oppressed him. She let it be known that a false accusation had been made against him, and she gave him eternal honor.
15 Wisdom once rescued an innocent and holy people from a nation of oppressors.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 10.13, 14Genesis 37.12-36; 39.1-23; 41.37-44.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.