“Blessed is the man who is always fearful (Prov. 28:14), and does not presume to think, speak, or act at any time. On the contrary, the foolish people of heretics are confident and ensnared, caught by their own words; therefore Scripture says: But he who is stubborn of mind will fall into evil (Ibid.). For it is fittin…”
Rabanus Maurus, 9th c. — Commentary on Wisdom, PL 109
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18For so the ways of them which lived on the earth were reformed, and men were taught the things that are pleasing unto thee, and were saved through wisdom.
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16And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth, and with labour do we find the things that are before us: but the things that are in heaven who hath searched out?
17And thy counsel who hath known, except thou give wisdom, and send thy Holy Spirit from above?