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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 1:1-8 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

1. All wisdom comes from the Lord,and Wisdom is with him for ever.

2. Who can count raindrops or the sand along the shore?Who can count the days of eternity?

3. How high is the sky? How wide is the earth?How deep is the ocean? How profound is Wisdom?Can anyone find answers to these questions?

4. Wisdom was created before anything else;understanding has always existed.

6. Has anyone ever been shown where Wisdom originates?Does anyone understand her subtle cleverness?

8. There is only one who is wise,and we must stand in awe before his throne.

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