Wisdom 14:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

14 Again, another designing to sail, and beginning to make his voyage through the raging waves, calleth upon a piece of wood more frail than the wood that carrieth him.

² For this the desire of gain devised, and the workman built it by his skill.

³ But thy providence, O Father, governeth it: for thou hast made a way even in the sea, and a most sure path among the waves,