Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 7 of Proverbs. The exhortation again asks that the commandments be kept as something precious and close to the heart. Wisdom should become an intimate companion, even compared to a sister. This personification prepares the scene for the seductive woman in the rest of the chapter: the best defense against temptation is not improvised resistance, but having previously cultivated a deep relationship with instruction.
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Sprich zur Weisheit: "Du bist meine Schwester", und nenne die Klugheit deine Freundin,
Di a la sabiduría: Tú eres mi hermana; Y a la inteligencia llama parienta:
Dis à la sagesse: Tu es ma soeur! Et appelle l'intelligence ton amie,
Di’ alla sapienza: Tu sei mia sorella; E chiama la prudenza tua parente;
Dize à sabedoria: Tu és minha irmã; e à prudência chama de tua parenta,
對智慧說「你是我的姊妹」, 稱呼聰明為親人,
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