8:11 better than jewels: Scripture esteems the virtues of wisdom more than precious metals and gemstones (3:14–15; 8:19). 8:12 prudence: Or, “cleverness”. 8:12–14 Six of the attributes listed in these verses (wisdom and knowledge, 8:12; fear of the LORD, 8:13; counsel, insight [or understanding], and strength [or might], 8:14) are attributed to the Spirit of the Lord and his Messiah in Is 11:2–3 (CCC 1831). 8:15 By me kings reign: A truth exemplified in King Solomon, who received extraordinary
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