Holy Scripture
Wisdom of Solomon 8:18
A church father on this verse
“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…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
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.
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In context
16After I am come into my 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.
17Now when I considered these things in myself, And pondered them in my heart, How that to be allied unto wisdom is immortality;
— Wisdom of Solomon 8:18 —
19For I was a witty child, And had a good spirit.
20Yea rather, being good, I came into a body undefiled.