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2 And ordained man through thy wisdom, that he should have dominion over the creatures which thou hast
made,
3 And order the world according to equity and righteousness, and execute judgment with an upright heart:
5 For I thy servant and son of thine handmaid am a feeble person, and of a short time, and too young for
the understanding of judgment and laws.
6 For though a man be never so perfect among the children of men, yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he
shall be nothing regarded.
8 Thou hast commanded me to build a temple upon thy holy mount, and an altar in the city wherein thou dwellest,
a resemblance of the holy tabernacle, which thou hast prepared from the beginning.
9 And wisdom was with thee: which knoweth thy works, and was present when thou madest the world, and knew
what was acceptable in thy sight, and right in thy commandments.
10 O send her out of thy holy heavens, and from the throne of thy glory, that being present she may labour
with me, that I may know what is pleasing unto thee.
11 For she knoweth and understandeth all things, and she shall lead me soberly in my doings, and preserve
me in her power.
12 So shall my works be acceptable, and then shall I judge thy people righteously, and be worthy to sit
in my father’s seat.
13 For what man is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of the Lord is?
15 For the corruptible body presseth down the soul, and the earthy tabernacle weigheth down the mind that
museth upon many things.