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Wisdom 7:15

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But may God grant that I may speak his judgment, and to conceive thoughts worthy of what has been given me; because he is one who guides even wisdom and who corrects the wise.

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Verse 15. Would. With sincerity, and in a sententious and captivating manner. 3 Kennicott. 9:24. Calmet.—Thoughts. Præsumere has this meaning. Bible.—Presumption is far removed from true wisdom. Solomon manifested his greatness of soul by his buildings, and wise regulations.

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