Wisdom 7:7 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

Wherefore I prayed, and understanding was given me: I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me.

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Because of this, I prayed, and the ability to reason wisely was given to me. I called out, and Wisdom’s spirit came to me.

Because of this, I chose, and understanding was given to me; and I prayed, and the spirit of wisdom came to me;

Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me:

Realizing that I was only human, I prayed and was given understanding. The spirit of Wisdom came to me.

For this cause I prayed, and understanding was given to me. I asked, and a spirit of wisdom came to me.

I asked God for Wisdom and for understanding, and my prayer was answered.