27 A SONG OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF WISDOM
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| Refrain: | Send Wisdom forth from your holy heavens;* from the throne of your glory send what is pleasing to you. | ||
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O God of our forebears and Lord of mercy,* you have made all things by your word. | ||
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By your wisdom you have formed us* to have dominion over the creatures you have made; | ||
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To rule the world in holiness and righteousness* and to pronounce judgement in uprightness of soul. | ||
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Give us the Wisdom that sits by your throne;* do not reject us from among your servants, | ||
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For we are your servants,* with little understanding of judgement and laws. | ||
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Even one who is perfect among us* will be regarded as nothing without the wisdom that comes from you. | ||
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With you is Wisdom, she who knows your works,* and was present when you made the world. | ||
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She understands what is pleasing in your sight* and what is right according to your commandments. | ||
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Send her forth from the holy heavens,* from the throne of your glory send her. | ||
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That she may labour at our side* and that we may learn what is pleasing to you. | ||
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For she knows and understands all things,* she will guide us wisely in our actions and guard us with her glory. | ||
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Send Wisdom forth from your holy heavens;* from the throne of your glory send what is pleasing to you. | |||