Wisdom in History: Adam
Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 1. Wisdom took care of the first-formed father of the world When he alone was created; And she delivered him from his transgression Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 2. And gave him strength to rule all things.
Cain
Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 3. But when an unrighteous man departed from her in his wrath, He perished in anger for murdering his brother.
Noah
Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 4. When the earth was flooded because of him, Again wisdom saved it And piloted the righteous man by a cheap piece of wood.
Abraham
Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 5. Also when the nations in evil concord were confused, Wisdom knew the righteous man And preserved him blameless before God, And kept him strong in the time of his affection for his child.
Lot
Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 6. Wisdom rescued a righteous man When the ungodly were perishing, For he escaped the fire that descended on the five cities, Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 7. Concerning which a testimony still remains: A barren land continually blackened with smoke, Trees bearing fruit which does not ripen in season, And a pillar of salt standing as a monument To an unbelieving soul. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 8. For since they passed by wisdom, They not only were injured by not knowing good things, But also left behind for the living a memorial of their folly, So they could not forget their fall. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 9. Wisdom rescued from troubles those who served her.
Jacob
Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 10. She guided a righteous man on straight paths When he fled from his brother's wrath. She showed him the kingdom of God And gave him knowledge of holy things. She prospered him in hardships And increased the fruit of his labors. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 11. When they dishonored him in their covetousness, She stood by him and made him rich. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 12. She protected him from his enemies, Kept him safe from those who plotted against him, And arbitrated a strong contest for him, So he might know that godliness is more powerful than anything.
Joseph
Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 13. When a righteous man was sold, Wisdom did not abandon him, But delivered him from sin. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 14. She went down with him into a pit, And she did not leave him in chains Until she brought him the scepter of a kingdom And authority over those who tyrannized him. She showed those who blamed him to be lying And gave him everlasting glory.
Moses
Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 15. She delivered a holy people and a blameless seed From a nation of oppressors. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 16. She entered the soul of a servant of the Lord And opposed fearful kings with signs and wonders. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 17. She gave to holy men the reward of their labors. She guided them in a marvelous way And became for them a shelter by day And a flame of stars by night. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 18. She carried them across the Red Sea And led them through deep water; Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 19. But she drowned their enemies And cast them up from the depth of the abyss. Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 20. Therefore the righteous stripped the ungodly, And they sang, O Lord, to Your holy name And praised with one accord Your defending hand; Wisdom of Solomon 10, verse 21. Because wisdom opened the mouth of the dumb And made the tongues of infants speak clearly.