1
All wisdom comes from the Lord and is with him for ever.
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 things, and prudent understanding from eternity.
5
The root of wisdom -- to whom has it been revealed? Her clever devices -- who knows them?
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.