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25 [a]For she is a breath of the might of God
    and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty;
    therefore nothing defiled can enter into her.
26 For she is the reflection of eternal light,
    the spotless mirror of the power of God,
    the image of his goodness.(A)
27 Although she is one, she can do all things,
    and she renews everything while herself perduring;
Passing into holy souls from age to age,
    she produces friends of God and prophets.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 7:25–26 Five strong metaphors underline the origins and closeness of Wisdom with God. See the use of this language in Hb 1:3; Col 1:15.