“For all things are naked and open before the eyes of the wisdom of God, nor does any thought escape it; therefore, the one whom it governs, it leads soberly along the path of virtues, and truly protects from the injuries of adversaries, and by making his works acceptable, will render him worthy of the reward of the sa…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on Wisdom, PL 109
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12So shall my works be acceptable, and then shall I judge thy people righteously, and be worthy to sit in my father’s seat.
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10O send her out of thy holy heavens, and from the throne of thy glory, that being present she may labour with me, that I may know what is pleasing unto thee.
11For she knoweth and understandeth all things, and she shall lead me soberly in my doings, and preserve me in her power.
— Wisdom of Solomon 9:12 —
13For what man is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of the Lord is?
14For the thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are but uncertain.