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3 But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them.
In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be a disaster, 3and their going from us to be their destruction;
but they are at peace.
For though in the sight of others they were punished, their hope is full of immortality.
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Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; 6like gold in the furnace he tried them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them.
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and the Lord will reign over them forever. 9Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his holy ones, and he watches over his elect.a 10But the ungodly will be punished as their reasoning deserves, those who disregarded the righteousb and rebelled against the Lord; 11for those who despise wisdom and instruction are miserable.
in the memory of virtuea is immortality,
Very good
because it is known both by God and by mortals.
8For old age is not honored for length of time, or measured by number of years; 9but understanding is gray hair for anyone,
Note well
and a blameless life is ripe old age.
13Being perfected in a short time, they fulfilled long years; 14for their souls were pleasing to the Lord, therefore he took them quickly from the midst
that God's grace and mercy are with his elect, and that he watches over his holy ones.
and youth that is quickly perfectedd will condemn the prolonged old age of the unrighteous.
Good
For the lowliest may be pardoned in mercy, but the mighty will be mightily tested. 7For the Lord of all will not stand in
anyone, or show deference to greatness; because he himself made both small and great, and he takes thought for all alike. 8But a strict inquiry is in store for the mighty.
Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her, and is found by those who seek her. 13She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her. 14One who rises early to seek her will
have no difficulty, for she will be found sitting at the gate.
To fix one's thought on her is perfect understanding, and one who is vigilant on her account will soon be free from care, 16because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, and she graciously appears to them in their paths, and meets them in every thought.
The beginning of wisdoma is the most sincere desire for instruction, and concern for instruction is love of her, 18and love of her is the keeping of her laws, and giving heed to her laws is assurance of immortality, 19and immortality brings one near to God; 20so the desire for wisdom leads to a kingdom.
11All good things came to me along with her, and in her hands uncounted wealth.
From. Wisdom
those who get it obtain friendship with God,
May God grant me to speak with judgment, and to have thoughts worthy of what I have received; for he is the guide even of wisdom and the corrector of the wise.
He granted it; and I have spoken (poetry); but, fittingly, now it is done
There is in her a spirit that is intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, mobile, clear, unpolluted, distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen, irresistible, 23beneficent, humane, steadfast, sure, free from anxiety, all-powerful, overseeing all, and penetrating through all spirits that are intelligent, pure, and altogether
Is today's science unwise. It gave us pollution .
subtle.
a spotless mirror of the working of God,
Wisdom
for God loves nothing so much as the person who lives with wisdom.
Good
theodicy, in which the wise and righteous prosper and the foolish and wicked suffer.
Origions of stigma against mental illness?
his realization that the prosperous are often unwise or unrighteous and that the poor can outshine the rich in virtue tempers his views. With his doctrine of the “pairs”
Israelite view of immortality that depends on one's children, one's good name, and the memory that one leaves behind (30.4–6; 38.16–23; 41.1–13).
upon all the living according to his gift;
he lavished her upon those who love him.d
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The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation, and gladness and a crown of rejoicing. 12The fear of the Lord delights the heart, and gives gladness and joy and long life.e 13Those who fear the Lord will have a happy end;
on the day of their death they will be blessed.
To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; she is created with the faithful in the womb.
To fear the Lord is fullness of wisdom; she inebriates mortals with her fruits;
Nb
Unjust anger cannot be justified, for anger tips the scale to one's ruin.
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Those who are patient stay calm until the right moment, and then cheerfulness comes back to them.
For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline, fidelity and humility are his delight.
keep watch over your lips.
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Do not exalt yourself, or you may fall and bring dishonor upon yourself.
will reveal your secrets and overthrow you before the whole congregation, because you did not come in the fear of the Lord,
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when you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for testing.a
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Set your heart right and be steadfast, and do not be impetuous in time of calamity.
Cling to him and do not depart, so that your last days may be prosperous.
Accept whatever befalls you, and in times of humiliation be patient.
Crucial
For gold is tested in the fire, and those found acceptable, in the furnace of humiliation.b 6Trust in him, and he will help you; make your ways straight, and hope in him.
Golden words
You who fear the Lord, wait for his
mercy; do not stray, or else you may fall. 8You who fear the Lord, trust in him, and your reward will not be lost. 9You who fear the Lord, hope for good things, for lasting joy and mercy.c
For the Lord is compassionate and merciful; he forgives sins and saves in time of distress.
Pay attention!!
Those who fear the Lord prepare their hearts, and humble themselves before him.
