Providence vs Wisdom - What's the difference?
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Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate
Any of several cities named for this force, particularly the capital of the American state of Rhode Island
(uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
(countable) A piece of wise advice.
The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
(theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.
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Wisdom is a synonym of providence.
As proper nouns the difference between providence and wisdom
is that providence is divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate while Wisdom is the Wisdom of Solomon, a book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.As nouns the difference between providence and wisdom
is that providence is preparation for the future; good governance, foresight while wisdom is an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.providence
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- Wi?dom …is to a man an infinite Trea?ure, for ?he is the Breath of the Power of God, and a pure Influence that floweth from the Glory of the Almighty; ?he is the Brightne?s of Eternal Light, and an undefiled Mirror of the Maje?ty of God, and an Image of his Goodne?s; ?he teacheth us Soberne?s and Prudence, Righteou?ne?s and Strength; ?he under?tands the Subtilty of words, and Solution of dark ?entences; ?he foreknoweth Signs and Wonders, and what ?hall happen in time to come.
