25 It is he who makes wisdom abundant, as Pishon, and as Tigris in the days of first fruits. (WEB) 26 He makes understanding full as the Euphrates, and as the Jordan in the days of harvest, (WEB) 27 who makes instruction shine forth as the light, as Gihon in the days of vintage. (WEB) 28 The first man didn’t know her perfectly. In like manner, the last has not explored her. (WEB) 29 For her thoughts are filled from the sea, and her counsels from the great deep. (WEB)
Sirach 24:25–29
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