Sirach

Chapter 1

Verses 1-4

All wisdom comes from the Lord
     and is with him for ever.
The sand of the sea, the drops of rain,
     and the days of eternity-who can count them?
The height of heaven, the breadth of the earth,
     the abyss, and wisdom-who can search them out?
Wisdom was created before all things,
     and prudent understanding from eternity.