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Respect for Wisdom

Therefore I prayed, and understanding was given me;
I called on God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me.(A)

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'Wisdom 7:7' not found for the version: New International Version.

29 Those who are skilled in words become wise themselves
    and pour forth apt proverbs.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 18.29 Other ancient authorities add Better is confidence in a single master than clinging with a dead heart to a dead one.
'Sirach 18:29' not found for the version: New International Version.

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.(A)

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If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,(A) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.(B)

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