Wisdom 6:24 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 But a multitude of wise men is salvation to the world, And an understanding king is tranquillity to his people. More versionsCommon English Bible The more wise people there are in the world, the more likely it is that the world will be saved. A sensible ruler gives stability to his people. Catholic Public Domain Version But what wisdom is, and how she was made, I will report, and I will not hide the mysteries of God from you, but I will investigate her from the beginning of her birth, and I will place the knowledge of her in the light, and will not pass over the truth. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now what wisdom is, and what was her origin, I will declare: and I will not hide from you the mysteries of God, but will seek her out from the beginning of her birth, and bring the knowledge of her to light, and will not pass over the truth: Good News Translation (US Version) No indeed—the more wise people there are, the safer the world will be. A sensible king can be depended on to give his people this kind of security. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers But a multitude of wise men is salvation to the world, and an understanding king is stability for his people. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition The only hope for the world is for many of us to be wise; indeed, a wise ruler gives security to a nation. |