13. For who among men can know the counsel of God? Or who can imagine the will of God?
14. For the thoughts of mortals are timid, and our foresight is uncertain.
15. For the corruptible body weighs down the soul, and this earthy dwelling presses many thoughts upon the mind.
16. And we assess with difficulty the things that are of earth, and we discover with labor the things that are within our view. So who will search out the things that are in heaven?
17. Moreover, who will know your mind, unless you give wisdom and send your holy spirit from on high?
18. And in this way, those who are on earth are corrected in their path, and men learn the things that are pleasing to you.
19. For by wisdom they are saved, who have pleased you, O Lord, from the beginning."