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Chapter 8: Spiritual Sages – Sirach and Solomon

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One who loves gold will not be justified; one who pursues money will be led astray by it (31:5). Samuel was beloved by his Lord; a prophet of the Lord, he established the kingdom and anointed rulers over his people (46:13). In all that he did he gave thanks to the Holy One, the Most High, proclaiming his glory; he sang praise with all his heart, and he loved his Maker (47:8). But the Lord will never give up his mercy, or cause any of his works to perish; he will never blot out the descendants of his chosen one, or destroy the family line of him who loved him. So he gave a remnant to Jacob, and to David a root from his own family (47:22). Wisdom of Solomon 1 (NABRE) Love righteousness, you who judge the earth; think of the L ord in goodness, and seek him in integrity of heart; 2 because he is found by those who do not test him, and manifests himself to those who do not disbelieve him. 3 For perverse counsels separate people from God, and his power, put to the proof, rebukes the foolhardy; 4 because into a soul that plots evil wisdom does not enter, nor does she dwell in a body under debt of sin. 5 For the holy spirit of discipline flees deceit and withdraws from senseless counsels and is rebuked when unrighteousness occurs. 6 For wisdom is a kindly spirit, yet she does not acquit blasphemous lips; because God is the witness of the inmost self and the sure observer of the heart and the listener to the tongue.