Wisdom 9:1-6

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

9 God of my fathers, and Lord of mercy, who hast made all things with thy word,

² And by thy wisdom hast appointed man, that he should have dominion over the creature that was made by thee,

³ That he should order the world according to equity and justice, and execute justice with an upright heart:

⁴ Give me wisdom, that sitteth by thy throne, and cast me not off from among thy children:

⁵ For I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid, a weak man, and of short time, and falling short of the understanding of judgment and laws.

⁶ For if one be perfect among the children of men, yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he shall be nothing regarded.