Wisdom 9:1-6

1 "O God of my fathers and Lord of mercy, who hast made all things with Thy word,

2 and ordained man through Thy wisdom, that he should have dominion over the creatures which Thou hast made,

3 and order the world according to equity and righteousness, and execute judgment with an upright heart,

4 give me wisdom that sitteth by Thy throne, and reject me not from among Thy children.

5 For I, Thy servant and son of Thine handmaid, am a feeble person and of a short time, and too young for the understanding of judgment and laws.

6 For though a man be never so perfect among the children of men, yet if Thy wisdom be not with him, he shall be regarded as nothing.