“Students of these revered writings should be advised not only to learn the kinds of expressions in the holy Scriptures, to notice carefully how they are customarily expressed there, and to remember them but also to pray that they may understand them, and this is chiefly and especially necessary. Indeed, in these books…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION 3:37.59
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6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
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4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
— Proverbs 2:6 —
7He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.