Wisdom of Solomon 9:14-18
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14 For the thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are but uncertain.
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15 For the corruptible body presseth down the soul, and the earthy tabernacle weigheth down the mind that museth upon many things.
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16 And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth, and with labour do we find the things that are before us: but the things that are in heaven who hath searched out?
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17 And thy counsel who hath known, except thou give wisdom, and send thy Holy Spirit from above?
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18 For so the ways of them which lived on the earth were reformed, and men were taught the things that are pleasing unto thee, and were saved through wisdom.