Wisdom 7

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NOVA VULGATA
1 Certainly, I myself am also a mortal man, like everyone, and the offspring of this earth, which was made beforehand; and in my mother’s womb I was fashioned with care,	1 Sum quidem et ego mortalis homo similis omnibus et ex genere terreni illius, qui prior factus est, et in ventre matris figuratus sum caro;
2 within the time of ten months, made of blood, from the seed of man and the delight of sleeping together.	2 decem mensium tempore coagulatus in sanguine ex semine viri et delectamento somni conveniente.
3 And when I was born, I drew in the common air, and in similar fashion, I fell upon the earth, and the first voice I uttered, like everyone, was crying.	3 Et ego natus traxi communem aerem et decidi in terram, quae omnia similiter patitur, prima voce simili omnibus pariter plorans.
4 I was nursed in swaddling clothes and with great care.	4 In involumentis nutritus sum et curis;
5 For none of the kings had any other beginning of birth.	5 nullus enim rex aliud habuit nativitatis initium.
6 Therefore, there is only one entrance for everyone into life, and the same in leaving.	6 Unus autem introitus est omnibus ad vitam, et similis exitus.
7 Because of this, I chose, and understanding was given to me; and I prayed, and the spirit of wisdom came to me;	7 Propter hoc optavi, et datus est mihi sensus; et invocavi, et venit in me spiritus sapientiae.
8 and I placed her before kingdoms and thrones, and I considered riches nothing in comparison with her.	8 Praeposui illam regnis et sedibus et divitias nihil esse duxi in comparatione illius;
9 Neither did I compare to her a precious stone, for all gold in comparison with her is like a little sand, and silver, in view of her, will be valued as if dirt.	9 nec comparavi illi lapidem pretiosum, quoniam omne aurum in comparatione illius arena est exigua, et tamquam lutum aestimabitur argentum in conspectu illius.
10 I loved her above health and beauty, and I placed having her before light, for her light is unfailing.	10 Super salutem et speciem dilexi illam et proposui pro luce habere illam, quoniam inexstinguibile est lumen illius.
11 Yet all good things came to me together with her, and innumerable honors by her hand;	11 Venerunt autem mihi omnia bona pariter cum illa, innumerabiles divitiae in manibus illius,
12 and I rejoiced in all these, because this wisdom went before me, although I did not know that she is the mother of them all.	12 et laetatus sum in omnibus, quoniam sapientia antecedit ista, et ignorabam quoniam horum omnium mater est;
13 This I have learned without falsehood and communicate without envy, and her integrity I do not hide.	13 quam sine fictione didici et sine invidia communico; divitias illius non abscondo.
14 Indeed, she is an infinite treasure chest for men, and those who make use of it, become partakers in the friendship of God, because they are recommended by the gifts of instruction.	14 Infinitus enim thesaurus est hominibus; quem qui acquisierunt, ad amicitiam in Deum se paraverunt propter disciplinae dona commendati.
15 Yet God has given to me to speak my mind, and to conceive thoughts worthy of those things that are given to me, because he is the leader of wisdom and the repairer of understanding.	15 Mihi autem det Deus dicere secundum sententiam et sentire digna horum, quae mihi data sunt, quoniam ipse sapientiae dux est et sapientium emendator;
16 For in his hand are both we, and our words, and all wisdom, and the works of science, and instruction.	16 in manu enim illius et nos et sermones nostri et omnis sapientia et operum scientia.
17 For he has given me true knowledge of these things which exist: so as to know the orderly arrangement of the world, and the powers of the elements,	17 Ipse enim dedit mihi horum, quae sunt, scientiam veram, ut sciam dispositionem orbis terrarum et virtutes elementorum,
18 the beginning and the end and the midpoint of the seasons, the characteristics of changing things, and the divisions of time,	18 initium et consummationem et medietatem temporum, vicissitudinum permutationes et commutationes temporum,
19 the courses of the years, and the orderly arrangement of the stars,	19 anni cursus et stellarum dispositiones,
20 the natures of animals, and the rage of wild beasts, the force of winds, and the reasonings of men, the diversities of plants, and the benefits of roots,	20 naturas animalium et iras bestiarum, vim spirituum et cogitationes hominum, differentias virgultorum et virtutes radicum.
21 and all such things as are hidden and unexpected, I have learned; for wisdom, the artisan of all things, taught me.	21 Et, quaecumque sunt absconsa et manifesta, didici; omnium enim artifex docuit me sapientia.
22 For in her is the spirit of understanding: holy, singular, manifold, subtle, perceptive, lively, chaste, reliable, gracious, loving, good, astute, who forbids nothing beneficial,	22 Est enim in illa spiritus intellegens, sanctus, unicus, multiplex, subtilis, mobilis, perspicuus, incoinquinatus, lucidus, innocens, amans bonum, acutus,
23 humane, kind, steadfast, trustworthy, secure, having all virtue, watching for all things and grasping all things with a pure and most delicate understanding of spirit.	23 quem nihil vetat, benefaciens, humanus, benignus, stabilis, certus, securus, omnem habens virtutem, omnia prospiciens et penetrans omnes spiritus intellegibiles, mundos, subtilissimos.
24 For wisdom is more active than all active things, yet she reaches everywhere because of her purity.	24 Omni enim motu mobilior est sapientia; pertransit autem et penetrat omnia propter munditiam.
25 For she is a breath of the virtue of God and a genuine emanation from the purity of the almighty God, and therefore nothing unclean can invade her.	25 Halitus est enim virtutis Dei et emanatio claritatis Omnipotentis sincera; ideo nihil inquinatum in eam incurrit:
26 Indeed, she is the brightness of eternal light, and the unspotted mirror of the majesty of God, and the image of his goodness.	26 candor est enim lucis aeternae et speculum sine macula Dei potentiae et imago bonitatis illius.
27 And though she is one, she can do all things; and, unchanging in herself, she renews all things, and throughout the nations she conveys herself to holy souls, establishing them as friends and prophets of God.	27 Et, cum sit una, omnia potest; et in se permanens, omnia innovat et per generationes in animas sanctas se transferens amicos Dei et prophetas constituit.
28 For God loves none but those who dwell with wisdom.	28 Nihil enim diligit Deus, nisi eum, qui cum sapientia inhabitat.
29 For she is more spectacular than the sun, and above the array of all the stars; compared with the light, she is found to be before it.	29 Est enim haec speciosior sole et super omnem dispositionem stellarum; luci comparata invenitur splendidior:
30 Indeed, after her comes night, but wisdom will not be overcome by malice.	30 illi enim succedit nox, sapientiam autem non vincit malitia.