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wis•dom



Pronunciation: (wiz'dum), [key]
—n.
1. the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
2. scholarly knowledge or learning: the wisdom of the schools.
3. wise sayings or teachings; precepts.
4. a wise act or saying.
5. (cap.) Douay Bible.See Wisdom of Solomon.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

WisdWisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach
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