17 For he himself gave me an unerring knowledge of the things that are, to know the structure of the universe and the operation of the elements; (WEB) 18 the beginning, end, and middle of times; the alternations of the solstices and the changes of seasons; (WEB) 19 the circuits of years and the positions of stars; (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:17–19
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