Holy Scripture

Proverbs 8:17

A church father on this verse
“I love those who love me, etc. Such is it also in the Gospel: "But he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and manifest myself to him" (John 14). Surely, they who always in the renewed pursuit of the mind strive to reach the vision of Christ are watchful in the morning for wisdom. "Riches and…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Proverbs

Source: Septuagint

Original

17I love those that love me; And they that seek me shall find me.

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15By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.

16By me nobles become great, And monarchs by me rule over the earth.

— Proverbs 8:17 —

18Wealth and glory belong to me; Yea, abundant possessions and righteousness.

19It is better to have my fruit than to have gold and precious stones; And my produce is better than choice silver.

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