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and by thy wisdom hast formed man, to have dominion over the creatures thou hast made,
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and rule the world in holiness and righteousness, and pronounce judgment in uprightness of soul,
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give me the wisdom that sits by thy throne, and do not reject me from among thy servants.
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For I am thy slave and the son of thy maidservant, a man who is weak and short-lived, with little understanding of judgment and laws;
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for even if one is perfect among the sons of men, yet without the wisdom that comes from thee he will be regarded as nothing.
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.