Ben Sira 1:4

4 Wisdom was created before anything else; understanding has always existed.

Ben Sira 1:4 In-Context

2 Who can count raindrops or the sand along the shore? Who can count the days of eternity?

3 How high is the sky? How wide is the earth? How deep is the ocean? How profound is Wisdom? Can anyone find answers to these questions?

4 Wisdom was created before anything else; understanding has always existed.

6 Has anyone ever been shown where Wisdom originates? Does anyone understand her subtle cleverness?

Footnotes

• [a]. [Some manuscripts add verse 5:] The source of Wisdom is the word of God on high; her ways are eternal commands.