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Sirach 1:3-4
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3 The height of heaven, the breadth of the earth,
    the abyss, and wisdom[a]—who can search them out?(A)
4 Wisdom was created before all things
    and prudent understanding from eternity.[b](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 1.3 Other ancient authorities read the depth of the abyss
  2. 1.4 Other ancient authorities add as 1.5: The source of wisdom is God’s word in the highest heaven, and her ways are the eternal commandments.
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