16 Our lives and our words,our understanding and skillsare all in the hands of God.
17 From God came my knowledgeabout the universeand how its parts work;
18 about the way a calendaris determined;about the movement of the sunand the changing seasons;
19 about the way the yearscome and go on schedule;about the groups of stars
20 and the way animals behave,both tame and wild;about the motion of the windand the thoughts of humans;about all kinds of plantsand the value of roots.
21 I learned hidden mysteriesand things known to all,
22 because I was taught by Wisdom,who made everything.Wisdom is both intelligentand holy.Though one of a kind,she appears in many formsand is a spiritual beingthat moves freely about.Wisdom is clear and pure,spotless and innocent,and she loves goodness.Wisdom is sharp and victorious,