“Therefore, son, pray, ask, as a certain author says in his verses, and repeat with him, "To you be praise, honor and power. You who are rich in all things, give me wisdom." And further, "Give me wisdom, who is enthroned beside you, and do not exclude me from the number of your children. Send her from your holy heavens…”
Dhuoda of Septimania, 9th c. — MANUAL 3:5
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4Give me wisdom, that sitteth by thy throne; and reject me not from among thy children:
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2And ordained man through thy wisdom, that he should have dominion over the creatures which thou hast made,
3And order the world according to equity and righteousness, and execute judgment with an upright heart:
— Wisdom of Solomon 9:4 —
5For I thy servant and son of thine handmaid am a feeble person, and of a short time, and too young for the understanding of judgment and laws.
6For though a man be never so perfect among the children of men, yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he shall be nothing regarded.