Wisdom 7:29

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Wisdom 7:29 (WEB)
For she is fairer than the sun, and above all the constellations of the stars. She is better than light.

Catechism · 1

§2500Article 8 · The Eighth CommandmentRead at vatican.va
“Compared with the light she is found to be superior, for it is succeeded by the night, but against wisdom evil does not prevail.” — Catechism footnote: Wis 7:29-30.

Fathers and councils · 1

Ambrose of Milan, On the Duties of the Clergy II.13Book II
“Night takes their light away in its train, but wickedness cannot overcome wisdom.” — editor's note: Wisd. vii. 29, 30.
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Cross-references · 4

Wisdom 8:2
Cited together in Catechism §2500.
Wisdom 8:7
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.13.
Wisdom 13:3
Cited together in Catechism §2500.
Wisdom 13:5
Cited together in Catechism §2500.

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VerseWisdom 8:2
via CCC 2500
VerseWisdom 8:7
via On the Duties of the Clergy II.13
VerseWisdom 13:3
via CCC 2500
VerseWisdom 13:5
via CCC 2500

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PassageOn the Duties of the Clergy II.13

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