The Wisdom of Solomon, Chapter 8 summary
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In Chapter 8, the speaker resolves to seek wisdom as a companion, expecting her guidance to bring virtue, honor, wise rule, and lasting remembrance. He recognizes that only God can give wisdom, so he turns from describing her benefits to praying for her help in judgment and government.
What happens
- The speaker praises wisdom as a source of riches, virtue, understanding, and knowledge of events.
- He chooses wisdom as his desired companion and counselor in trouble.
- He imagines gaining public respect, sound judgment, lasting remembrance, and strength in government through her.
- He reflects on the pleasure and benefits of her company and seeks to possess her.
- Recognizing wisdom as God's gift, he begins a heartfelt prayer.
- He asks for wisdom, acknowledging his weakness, youth, and inability to judge rightly without God's help.
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In this chapter
The key line
“Give me the wisdom that sits beside your throne, and do not reject me from among your children.”The speaker
The request turns the desire for wisdom into prayer. The speaker recognizes that wisdom depends on God's generosity rather than personal ability.
Quick check
What does the speaker recognize he needs in order to possess wisdom?
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