http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/-t1.htm "For all men have one entrance into life, and the like going out." Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me: And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:48:07 GMT 10 http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/11/89/02/66/logo-p16.png http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/-t1.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/a-few-verses-from-chapter-3-t976.htm Poem 1 But the souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of death shall not touch them. 2 In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: and their departure was taken for misery: 3 And their going away from us, for utter destruction: but they are in peace. 4 And though in the sight of men they suffered torments, their hope is full of immortality. 5 Afflicted in few things, in many they shall be well rewarded: because God hath tried them, and found them worthy of himself. ... Book of Wisdom Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:48:07 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/a-few-verses-from-chapter-3-t976.htm#1509 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/a-few-verses-from-chapter-3-t976.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-9-solomons-prayer-for-wisdom-to-god-t584.htm Poem And Solomon prayed for wisdom. 1 God of my fathers, and Lord of mercy, who hast made all things with thy word, 2 And by thy wisdom hast appointed man, that he should have dominion over the creature that was made by thee, 3 That he should order the world according to equity and justice, and execute justice with an upright heart: 4 Give me wisdom, that sitteth by thy throne, and cast me not off from among thy children: 5 For I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid, a weak man, and ... Book of Wisdom Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:28:26 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-9-solomons-prayer-for-wisdom-to-god-t584.htm#843 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-9-solomons-prayer-for-wisdom-to-god-t584.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-12-t588.htm Poem 1 O how good and sweet is thy spirit, O Lord, in all things! 2 And therefore thou chastisest them that err, by little and little: and admonishest them, and speakest to them, concerning the things wherein they offend: that leaving their wickedness, they may believe in thee, O Lord. 3 For those ancient inhabitants of thy holy land, whom thou didst abhor, 4 Because they did works hateful to thee by their sorceries, and wicked sacrifices, 5 And those merciless murderers of their own children, and ... Book of Wisdom Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:03:54 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-12-t588.htm#852 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-12-t588.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-1011-27-t587.htm Poem 11 For thou didst admonish and try them as a father: but the others, as a severe king, thou didst examine and condemn. 12 For whether absent or present, they were tormented alike. 13 For a double affliction came upon them, and a groaning for the remembrance of things past. 14 For when they heard that by their punishments the others were benefited, they remembered the Lord, wondering at the end of what was come to pass. 15 For whom they scorned before, when he was thrown out at the time of his ... Book of Wisdom Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:33:38 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-1011-27-t587.htm#849 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-1011-27-t587.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-8-t583.htm Poem 1 She reacheth therefore from end to end mightily, and ordereth all things sweetly. 2 Her have I loved, and have sought her out from my youth, and have desired to take her for my spouse, and I became a lover of her beauty. 3 She glorifieth her nobility by being conversant with God: yea and the Lord of all things hath loved her. 4 For it is she that teacheth the knowledge of God, and is the chooser of his works. 5 And if riches be desired in life, what is richer than wisdom, which maketh all things? ... Book of Wisdom Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:21:19 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-8-t583.htm#841 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/chapter-8-t583.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-51-10-t581.htm Poem 1 Then shall the just stand with great constancy against those that have afflicted them, and taken away their labours. 2 These seeing it, shall be troubled with terrible fear, and shall be amazed at the suddenness of their unexpected salvation. 3 Saying within themselves, repenting, and groaning for anguish of spirit: These are they, whom we had some time in derision, and for a parable of reproach. 4 We fools esteemed their life madness, and their end without honour. 5 Behold how they are numbered ... Book of Wisdom Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:05:58 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-51-10-t581.htm#838 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-51-10-t581.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/some-verses-from-wisdom-chapter-12-t511.htm Poem 16 For thy power is the beginning of justice: and because thou art Lord of all, thou makest thyself gracious to all. 17 For thou showest thy power, when men will not believe thee to be absolute in power, and thou convincest the boldness of them that know thee not. 18 But thou being master of power, judgest with tranquillity; and with great favour disposest of us: for thy power is at hand when thou wilt. 19 But thou hast taught thy people by such works, that they must be just and humane, and hast ... Book of Wisdom Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:06:27 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/some-verses-from-wisdom-chapter-12-t511.htm#743 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/some-verses-from-wisdom-chapter-12-t511.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chapter-4-t499.htm Poem The difference between the chaste and the adulterous generations: and between the death of the just and the wicked. 1 O how beautiful is the chaste generation with glory: for the memory thereof is immortal: because it is known both with God and with men. 2 When it is present, they imitate it: and they desire it when it hath withdrawn itself, and it triumpheth crowned for ever, winning the reward of undefiled conflicts. 3 But the multiplied brood of the wicked shall not thrive, and bastard ... Book of Wisdom Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:26:46 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chapter-4-t499.htm#730 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chapter-4-t499.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-7-t141.htm Poem The excellence of wisdom: how she is to be found. 1 I myself am a mortal man, like all others, and of the race of him, that was first made of the earth, and in the womb of my mother I was fashioned to be flesh. 2 In the time of ten months I was compacted in blood, of the seed of man, and the pleasure of sleep concurring. 3 And being born, I drew in the common air, and fell upon the earth, that is made alike, and the first voice which I uttered was crying, as all others do. 4 I was ... Book of Wisdom Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:50:37 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-7-t141.htm#184 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/wisdom-chp-7-t141.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/book-of-wisdom-chapter-2-t109.htm Poem The vain reasonings of the wicked: their persecuting the just, especially the Son of God. 1 For they have said, reasoning with themselves, but not right: The time of our life is short and tedious, and in the end of a man there is no remedy, and no man hath been known to have returned from hell: 2 For we are born of nothing, and after this we shall be as if we had not been: for the breath in our nostrils is smoke: and speech a spark to move our heart, 3 Which being put out, our body shall ... Book of Wisdom Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:51:15 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/book-of-wisdom-chapter-2-t109.htm#147 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/book-of-wisdom-chapter-2-t109.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/book-of-wisdom-chapter-1-t108.htm Poem An exhortation to seek God sincerely, who cannot be deceived, and desireth not our death. 1 Love justice, you that are the judges of the earth. Think of the Lord in goodness, and seek him in simplicity of heart: 2 For he is found by them that tempt him not: and he showeth himself to them that have faith in him. 3 For perverse thoughts separate from God: and his power, when it is tried, reproveth the unwise: 4 For wisdom will not enter into a malicious soul, nor dwell in a body subject ... Book of Wisdom Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:49:25 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/book-of-wisdom-chapter-1-t108.htm#146 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/book-of-wisdom-f13/book-of-wisdom-chapter-1-t108.htm