Wisdom of Solomon 14:1–4

Again, another designing to sail, and beginning to make his voyage through the raging waves, calleth upon a piece of wood more frail than the wood that carrieth him.

2 For this the desire of gain devised, and the workman built it by his skill.

3 But thy providence, O Father, governeth it: for thou hast made a way even in the sea, and a most sure path among the waves,

4 Shewing that thou art able to save out of all things, yea, though a man went to sea without art.

Wisdom of Solomon 14:1–4 — New Revised Standard Version: Updated Edition (NRSVue)

1 Again, one preparing to sail and about to voyage over raging waves

calls upon a piece of wood more fragile than the ship that carries him.

2 For it was desire for gain that planned that vessel,

and wisdom was the artisan who built it,

3 but it is your providence, O Father, that steers its course,

because you have given it a path in the sea

and a safe way through the waves,

4 showing that you can save from every danger,

so that even a person who lacks skill may put to sea.

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