Ben Sira 1:6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Footnotes
- 1:6
Other ancient texts read as v. 7:
An understanding of wisdom—to whom has this been disclosed;
her resourcefulness, who has known?
Ben Sira 42:18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 He searches out the abyss and penetrates the heart;
their secrets he understands.
For the Most High possesses all knowledge,
and sees from of old the things that are to come.
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