Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Wisdom was created before anything else; understanding has always existed. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting. Sirach 1:2Who hath numbered the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of the world? Who hath measured the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the depth of the abyss? Sirach 1:3 Who hath searched out the wisdom of God that goeth before all things? Sirach 1:5 The word of God on high is the fountain of wisdom, and her ways are everlasting commandments. Sirach 1:6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed, and who hath known her wise counsels? Context Sirach 1…3Who hath searched out the wisdom of God that goeth before all things? 4Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting. 5The word of God on high is the fountain of wisdom, and her ways are everlasting commandments.… Cross References Sirach 1:2 Who hath numbered the sand of the sea, and the drops of rain, and the days of the world? Who hath measured the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the depth of the abyss? Sirach 1:3 Who hath searched out the wisdom of God that goeth before all things? Sirach 1:5 The word of God on high is the fountain of wisdom, and her ways are everlasting commandments. Sirach 1:6 To whom hath the root of wisdom been revealed, and who hath known her wise counsels? |
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