Ben Sira 1:1-10

1 All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with Him for ever.
2 Who can number the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of eternity?
3 Who can find out the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the deep, and wisdom?
4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.
5 The word of God Most High is the fountain of wisdom; and her ways are everlasting commandments.
6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed? Or who hath known her wise counsels?
7 Unto whom hath the knowledge of wisdom been made manifest? And who hath understood her great experience?
8 There is one wise and greatly to be feared, the Lord sitting upon His throne.
9 He created her, and saw her, and numbered her, and poured her out upon all His works.
10 She is with all flesh according to His gift, and He hath given her to them that love Him.
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