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- GodGod creates and gives wisdom, and reverence for him brings understanding, joy, and peace.First seen in part 1
- WisdomWisdom comes from God, who creates it and gives it to people.First seen in part 1
- MosesMoses is chosen by God for his faith and meekness and honored before kings and enemies.First seen in part 99
- AaronAaron receives a priesthood from God, with duties of sacrifice and teaching.First seen in part 100
- PhinehasPhinehas stands firm during the people's shameful fall and appeases God for Israel.First seen in part 101
- Jesus son of NaveJesus son of Nave defeats Israel's enemies with God's help and restrains the people's sin.First seen in part 102
- Caleb son of JephoneCaleb son of Jephone helps restrain the people's sin and enters their inheritance.First seen in part 102
- SamuelSamuel establishes a new government, anoints princes, and judges faithfully.First seen in part 103
- DavidDavid receives praise for defeating Goliath, overcoming enemies, and thanking God for his strength.First seen in part 104
- NathanNathan is a prophet named alongside David in the speaker's praise.First seen in part 104
- SolomonSolomon receives peace, wisdom, and wealth from God.First seen in part 105
- ElijahElijah is a fiery prophet whose burning words accompany famine.First seen in part 106
- SimonSimon is a high priest who strengthens the temple and leads a ceremony at the altar.First seen in part 111
- Jesus the son of SirachJesus the son of Sirach presents his teaching as wisdom and instruction drawn from his heart.First seen in part 114
- Part 1
The speaker presents God as wisdom's creator and giver and connects reverence with understanding, joy, and peace.
- Part 4
A devoted seeker pursues wisdom and receives shelter, understanding, support, and honor.
- Part 11
Wisdom tests her seeker through fear and suffering before granting strength, joy, and understanding of justice.
- Part 19
The speaker teaches fair dealing with others, gratitude to parents, and devotion to God.
- Part 28
The speaker warns that friendship with richer or stronger people can expose a person to exploitation and harm.
- Part 35
God creates humanity from earth, grants understanding and authority over animals, and establishes a lasting covenant.
- Part 43
The speaker identifies wisdom with fearing God and keeping the law rather than cleverness or extensive understanding.
- Part 51
The speaker asks the Lord to guard his speech and discipline his thoughts.
- Part 55
Wisdom recounts her divine origin, her dwelling among Israel, and her gifts to those who seek her.
- Part 66
The speaker links divine forgiveness with forgiving others and warns that anger feeds conflict.
- Part 73
The speaker connects reverence for the Lord with accepting discipline, understanding the law, and practicing justice.
- Part 81
The speaker asks God to defeat oppressors, gather Israel, restore Jerusalem, and confirm the prophets' words.
- Part 84
The speaker presents medicines and the physician's skill as gifts from God that people should accept.
- Part 90
The speaker describes labor, anxiety, disturbed sleep, and fear of death as burdens shared by every rank.
- Part 96
The speaker surveys the heavens, changing weather, and the sea as works governed by the Lord.
- Part 98
The speaker honors earlier generations for wisdom, leadership, and mercy, contrasting lasting remembrance with lives that leave no memory.
- Part 99
God honors Moses, chooses him for his faith and meekness, and brings him into a cloud.
- Part 104
The speaker praises David for defeating Goliath, overcoming enemies, and thanking God for his strength.
- Part 105
God grants Solomon peace, wisdom, and wealth, but Solomon's submission to women brings wrath upon his descendants.
- Part 107
Elijah displays divine power through resurrection, judgment, and an ascent in fire.
- Part 109
Josiah turns the nation toward repentance, while Judah's sinful kings lose their kingdom and the holy city suffers destruction.
- Part 111
Simon strengthens the temple, protects his nation, and leads a splendid ceremony at the altar.
- Part 115
The speaker thanks God for rescue from lies, violent enemies, fire, and the threat of death.
- Part 117
The speaker invites unlearned listeners to gather for instruction, accept wisdom without payment, and submit to discipline.
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- IsraelIsrael is where Wisdom says she has her dwelling.First seen in part 55
- JerusalemJerusalem is a place the speaker asks God to restore.First seen in part 81
- seaThe sea is among the works governed by the Lord's command.First seen in part 96
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