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) 7 He filled them with the knowledge of wisdom, and showed them good and evil. (WEB)
Sirach 17:5–7
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