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"God of my ancestors, merciful Lord, by your word you created everything. 1
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By your Wisdom you made us humans to rule all creation,
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to govern the world with holiness and righteousness, to administer justice with integrity.
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Give me the Wisdom that sits beside your throne; give me a place among your children.
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I am your slave, as was my mother before me. I am only human. I am not strong, and my life will be short. I have little understanding of the Law or of how to apply it.
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Even if someone is perfect, he will be thought of as nothing without the Wisdom that comes from you.