Ben Sira 1:4

4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting.

Ben Sira 1:4 In-Context

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?