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Wisdom of Solomon 8:17

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That the Son according to divinity has always been immortal, or is, the divine writings testify everywhere. Solomon affirming the same more clearly: Immortality is in thought wisdom, and the delight of its friendship is good (Wis. 8:17). Likewise there: In the works of the hands of wisdom is honor without failing, and…
Vigilius of Thapsus, 5th c. — Against Marivadus the Arian, PL 62
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17Now when I considered these things in myself, and pondered them in my heart, how that to be allied unto wisdom is immortality;

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15Horrible tyrants shall be afraid, when they do but hear of me; I shall be found good among the multitude, and valiant in war.

16After I am come into mine house, I will repose myself with her: for her conversation hath no bitterness; and to live with her hath no sorrow, but mirth and joy.

Wisdom of Solomon 8:17

18And great pleasure it is to have her friendship; and in the works of her hands are infinite riches; and in the exercise of conference with her, prudence; and in talking with her, a good report; I went about seeking how to take her to me.

19For I was a witty child, and had a good spirit.

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