The Wisdom of Solomon、Chapter 8の要約

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1. The speaker praises wisdom as a source of riches, virtue, understanding, and knowledge of events.
2. He chooses wisdom as his desired companion and counselor in trouble.
3. He imagines gaining public respect, sound judgment, lasting remembrance, and strength in government through her.
4. He reflects on the pleasure and benefits of her company and seeks to possess her.
5. Recognizing wisdom as God's gift, he begins a heartfelt prayer.
6. He asks for wisdom, acknowledging his weakness, youth, and inability to judge rightly without God's help.

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The request turns the desire for wisdom into prayer. The speaker recognizes that wisdom depends on God's generosity rather than personal ability.

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