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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Jerome
"Thus I grew and surpassed any of my predecessors in Jerusalem; still, my wisdom stayed with me." It seems to me that Ecclesiastes, acting grandly, agrees less with the Lord, unless by chance we adapt this to him: "He [Jesus] increased in wisdom and age and grace" [Luc. 2, 52.]. And, "on account of which God took him on high [Phil. 2, 9.]". He also says "those who were before me in Jerusalem" and is referring to those who, before he arrived, steered the congregation of holy men and the Church. …
Bonaventure
"And I surpassed in riches" etc. Here the second point is touched upon, namely the power to accomplish, because a poor man, even if he could begin such artful delights, could not however bring them to completion: but he himself could, being rich. Therefore he says: "And I surpassed in riches all who were before me in Jerusalem." For he exceeded all: 3 Kings 3: "I have given you riches and glory, so that no one among all kings in days past has been like you." "Wisdom also" etc. …
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