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“O God of my ancestors and Lord of mercy,
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and by your wisdom you formed man,
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and rule the world in holiness and righteousness,
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give me wisdom, her who sits by you on your thrones. Don’t reject me from amongst your[a] servants,
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because I am your servant and the son of your handmaid,
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For even if a man is perfect amongst the sons of men,
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You chose me to be king of your people,
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You gave a command to build a sanctuary on your holy mountain, and[b] an altar in the city where you live,
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Wisdom is with you and knows your works,
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Send her from the holy heavens,
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For she knows all things and understands,
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So my works will be acceptible. and I will be worthy of my father’s[c] throne.
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For what man will know the counsel of God?
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For the thoughts of mortals are unstable,
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For a corruptible body weighs down the soul.
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We can hardly guess the things that are on earth,
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Who gained knowledge of your counsel, unless you gave wisdom,
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It was thus that the ways of those who are on earth were corrected,