Wisdom 8:7 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

And if a man loveth righteousness, The fruits of wisdom's labour are virtues, For she teacheth soberness and understanding, righteousness and courage; And there is nothing in life for men more profitable than these.

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Common English Bible

If anyone loves to do what is right, laboring with Wisdom will produce every virtue. She trains persons to learn moderation and practical wisdom. She teaches them what is right and how to exercise courage. Nothing is more advantageous than these when it comes to human existence.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And if anyone loves justice, her labors hold great virtues; for she teaches temperance and prudence, justice and virtue, and nothing is more useful in human life.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And if a man love justice: her labours have great virtues; for she teacheth temperance, and prudence, anad justice, and fortitude, which are such things as men can have nothing more profitable in life.

Good News Translation (US Version)

Do you love justice? All the virtues are the result of Wisdom's work: justice and courage, self-control and understanding. Life can offer us nothing more valuable than these.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

If a man loves righteousness, the fruits of wisdom’s labor are virtues, for she teaches soberness, understanding, righteousness, and courage. There is nothing in life more profitable for people than these.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

If you truly love what is right, learn from her, the source of all goodness: of justice and courage, understanding and self-control; all the important things that help us live our lives.

Wisdom 8:7 Cross References