In Praise of Wisdom

(Cp Prov 3:13–20; 8:22–31; Rom 11:33)

1 All wisdom is from the Lord,

and with him it remains forever.

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 wisdoma—who can search them out?

4 Wisdom was created before all other things,

and prudent understanding from eternity.b

6 The root of wisdom—to whom has it been revealed?

Her subtleties—who knows them?c

8 There is but one who is wise, greatly to be feared,

seated upon his throne—the Lord.

9 It is he who created her;

he saw her and took her measure;

he poured her out upon all his works,

10 upon all the living according to his gift;

he lavished her upon those who love him.d