Wisdom 14:1

1 Again, one preparing himself to sail, and about to pass through the raging waves, calleth upon a piece of wood more rotten than the vessel that carrieth him.

Wisdom 14:1 In-Context

1 Again, one preparing himself to sail, and about to pass through the raging waves, calleth upon a piece of wood more rotten than the vessel that carrieth him.

2 For verily, desire for gain devised that vessel and the workman built it by his skill.

3 But Thy providence, O Father, governeth it; for Thou hast made a way in the sea and a safe path in the waves,

4 showing that Thou canst save from all danger, yea, though a man went to sea without art.

5 Nevertheless Thou wouldest not that the works of Thy wisdom should be idle; and therefore do men commit their lives to a small piece of wood and, passing the rough sea in a weak vessel, are saved.