“For the birth from the Virgin has been a wonder for all ages, who came, according to the word of blessed Simeon, for the fall and resurrection of many, and as a sign which would be contradicted. Of whom it is also said through Isaiah: The root of Jesse, who stands as a sign for the peoples, before whom kings will shut…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on Wisdom, PL 109
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12When I hold my tongue, they shall bide my leisure, and when I speak, they shall give good ear unto me: if I talk much, they shall lay their hands upon their mouth.
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10For her sake I shall have estimation among the multitude, and honour with the elders, though I be young.
11I shall be found of a quick conceit in judgment, and shall be admired in the sight of great men.
— Wisdom of Solomon 8:12 —
13Moreover by the means of her I shall obtain immortality, and leave behind me an everlasting memorial to them that come after me.
14I shall set the people in order, and the nations shall be subject unto me.