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Wisdom 1:15 kjva — (For righteousness is immortal:)

King James Version with Apocrypha

“(For righteousness is immortal:)”

— Wisdom 1:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Wisdom 1 — Context

12

Seek not death in the error of your life: and pull not upon yourselves destruction with the works of your hands.

13

For God made not death: neither hath he pleasure in the destruction of the living.

14

For he created all things, that they might have their being: and the generations of the world were healthful; and there is no poison of destruction in them, nor the kingdom of death upon the earth:

15

(For righteousness is immortal:)

16

But ungodly men with their works and words called it to them: for when they thought to have it their friend, they consumed to nought, and made a covenant with it, because they are worthy to take part with it.

Wisdom 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Wisdom 1:15 say?
Wisdom 1:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “(For righteousness is immortal:)”
Where is Wisdom 1:15 in the Bible?
Wisdom 1:15 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Wisdom, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Wisdom?
Wisdom is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Hellenistic Jewish sage (pseudonymously Solomon). Written in elegant Greek; the author casts himself in Solomon's voice as a literary convention common in Jewish wisdom literature. It was written c. 50 BC – AD 50.
What is the book of Wisdom about?
The Wisdom of Solomon is a meditation in three movements: the destinies of the righteous and the wicked (chs. 1–5), an extended hymn to personified Wisdom (chs. 6–10), and a retelling of the Exodus showing God's mercy and judgment in salvation history (chs. 11–19). It defends Israel's faith against idolatry, articulates an explicit hope of immortality, and presents Wisdom as a divine attribute "more beautiful than the sun" — language later echoed in New Testament Christology.
What are the major themes of Wisdom?
Wisdom explores themes including Wisdom, Immortality, Righteousness, Providence, Idolatry. These themes shape the meaning and context of Wisdom 1:15.
What translation should I read Wisdom 1:15 in?
Wisdom 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Wisdom 1:15?
Wisdom 1:15 reads (KJVA): “(For righteousness is immortal:)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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