Wisdom 8:7 (WEB)
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.
Catechism · 1
“"If anyone loves righteousness, [Wisdom's] labors are virtues; for she teaches temperance and prudence, justice, and courage."” — Catechism footnote: Wis 8:7.
Fathers and councils · 3
Jerome
“Have prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude.” — editor's note: Wisd. viii. 7, the cardinal virtues of Greek philosophy.
Read the whole comment“They are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.” — editor's note: Cf. Wisdom viii. 7.
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Ambrose of Milan
“And again: “She teacheth temperance and justice and virtue.”” — editor's note: Wisd. viii. 7.
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Cross-references · 4
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.13.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.13.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.13.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy II.13.