Wisdom 8:21

21 Nevertheless, when I perceived that I could not otherwise obtain her, unless God gave her to me (and that was a point of wisdom also, to know whose gift she was), I prayed unto the Lord and besought Him, and with my whole heart I said:

Wisdom 8:21 In-Context

19 For I was a discerning child, and had a good spirit;

20 yea rather, being good, I came into a body undefiled.

21 Nevertheless, when I perceived that I could not otherwise obtain her, unless God gave her to me (and that was a point of wisdom also, to know whose gift she was), I prayed unto the Lord and besought Him, and with my whole heart I said: