Wisdom 8:2-7, 16-18
Psalms 16:5-9, 11
Matthew 5:13-19
Wisdom 8:2-7, 16-18
(2) I have loved her and searched for her from my youth, and have asked to take her to me as my spouse, and I became a lover of her form (3) She glorifies her lineage by having companionship with God; yes and of all things, the Lord loves her (4) For she teaches the teaching of God and is the chooser of his works (5) And if riches are longed for in life, what is richer than wisdom, which is being served in all things (6) But if the mind is to be served, who, of all that exists, is a greater artisan than she (7) And if anyone loves justice, her labors hold great virtues; for she teaches temperance and prudence, justice and virtue, and nothing is more useful in human life (16) When I go into my house, I will repose myself with her, for her conversation has no bitterness, nor her company any tediousness, but only joy and gladness (17) Thinking these things within myself, and recalling in my heart that immortality is the intention of wisdom (18) and that in her friendship is good enjoyment, and in the works of her hands are honors without flaw, and in debate with her is understanding, and glory in sharing conversation with her; I went about seeking, so that I might take her to myself
Psalms 16:5-9, 11
(5) Perfect my steps in your paths, so that my footsteps may not be disturbed (6) I have cried out because you, O God, have listened to me. Incline your ear to me and heed my words (7) Make your mercies wonderful, for you save those who hope in you (8) From those who resist your right hand, preserve me like the pupil of your eye. Protect me under the shadow of your wings (9) from the face of the impious who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul (11) They have cast me out, and now they have surrounded me. They have cast their eyes down to the earth
Matthew 5:13-19
(13) You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, with what will it be salted? It is no longer useful at all, except to be cast out and trampled under by men (14) You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden (15) And they do not light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that it may shine to all who are in the house (16) So then, let your light shine in the sight of men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father, who is in heaven (17) Do not think that I have come to loosen the law or the prophets. I have not come to loosen, but to fulfill (18) Amen I say to you, certainly, until heaven and earth pass away, not one iota, not one dot shall pass away from the law, until all is done (19) Therefore, whoever will have loosened one of the least of these commandments, and have taught men so, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever will have done and taught these, such a one shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven
