Wisdom 8:5 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

If riches are a desirable possession in life, what is richer than wisdom, the active cause of all things?

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If wealth is a possession to be desired with all one’s heart, what could be wealthier than Wisdom, who has given form to everything?

And if riches are longed for in life, what is richer than wisdom, which is being served in all things?

And if riches be desired in life, what is richer than wisdom, which maketh all things?

Is it good to have riches in this life? Nothing can make you richer than Wisdom, who makes everything function.

But if riches are a desired possession in life, what is richer than wisdom, which makes all things?

Wisdom is more desirable than wealth— she makes everything run smoothly.