1
All wisdom is from the Lord, and with him it remains forever.
2
The sand of the sea, the drops of rain, and the days of eternity—who can count them?
3
The height of heaven, the breadth of the earth, the abyss, and wisdom —who can search them out?
4
Wisdom was created before all other things, and prudent understanding from eternity.
6
The root of wisdom—to whom has it been revealed? Her subtleties—who knows them?
8
There is but one who is wise, greatly to be feared, seated upon his throne—the Lord.
9
It is he who created her; he saw her and took her measure; he poured her out upon all his works,
10
upon all the living according to his gift; he lavished her upon those who love him.
11
The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation, and gladness and a crown of rejoicing.