The Wisdom of Solomon
Chapter 10
1. She protected the first ancestors
within the world created
and delivered from their downfall.
2. Then she gave them the authority
to be caretakers of everything.
3. But through wickedness they left her
and with their anger
they perished in their hatred
and murdered the brother.
4. This eventually was the cause
for the earth to be flooded
but wisdom was still preserved
which directed the paths
for the righteous
within a small core of morality.
5. Even though the peoples
were wrapped within their wickedness
she sought out the righteous
and protected their innocence before God
and strengthened them with compassion
suitable for His servants.
6. As the wicked died
she delivered the righteous
who fled from the fire
that fell down on the five cities.
7. Those whose wickedness
laid waste on the land
which smokes with testimony
and plants bearing fruit
that never get ripe
and a pillar of salt standing
as a monument for unbelieving souls.
8. For without wisdom
they receive not just the pain
from the things they knew not
but those that were good
yet also left behind
in the world as a memorial
of their foolishness
so the things they offended
could not be hidden.
9. But wisdom delivered from suffering
those who attended to her.
10. When the righteous escaped
from their brother's wrath
she guided them to right paths
and showed them God’s sanctuary
and gave them spiritual knowledge
to make their journeys fruitful
by multiplying the fruits
of their various endeavors.
11. For through the envy
of those who oppressed them
she stood by them
and rewarded them greatly.
12. She defended them from enemies
and kept them safe
from those who hid in waiting
and in devastating conflict
she gave them victory
so they might realize
that goodness is stronger.
13. When the righteous were disposed of
she did not forsake them
but delivered them from wickedness
and pulled them out from the pit.
14. And she untied their bonds
and brought them the sanctuary
and strength against their oppressors
for those who had accused them
she showed them to be liars
and gave them eternal honor.
15. She delivered the righteous
and their innocent offspring
from those who oppressed them.
16. She entered the soul
of the servant of the Almighty
to withstand wicked rulers
and their miracles and signs.
17. Giving the righteous rewards
as a result of their endeavors
and providing wonderful guidance
by giving them shelter by day
and the lights of stars by night.
18. Bringing them through the Red Sea
and leading them through deep waters.
19. And she drowned their enemies
by laying them down in the depths.
20. Thus the righteous spoiled the ungodly
by praising the Name of the Almighty
and laying upon them Your hand
which had fought for them.
19. For wisdom opens
the mouth of the dumb
and makes tongues for those
who cannot speak eloquently.
