4 He put the fear of man upon all flesh, and gave him dominion over beasts and birds. (WEB) 5 They received the use of the five operations of the Lord, and in the sixth place he imparted them understanding, and in the seventh speech, an interpreter of the cogitations thereof. (KJV) 6 He gave them counsel, tongue, eyes, ears, and heart to have understanding. (WEB)
Sirach 17:4–6
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