OLD TESTAMENT

Wisdom 8:13

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Because of her, I will have immortality, and leave behind an eternal memory to those who come after me.

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Verse 13. After me. He speaks to the great, who are more sensible of glory. Solomon’s fame would have continued untarnished, if he had not fallen, ( Calmet.) and we may hope that he repented, and verified this prediction. Bible.—It is not certain that he obtained immortal glory. Worthington.

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