1. Again, one preparing for a voyage and about to traverse the wild wavescries out to wood more unsound than the boat that bears him.
2. For the urge for profits devised this latter,and Wisdom the artisan produced it.
3. But your providence, O Father! guides it,for you have furnished even in the sea a road,and through the waves a steady path,
4. Showing that you can save from any danger,so that even one without skill may embark.