Lyrics
Wisdom comes from God and with God it shall remain
Like the sand of the seashore or the drops of the rain
Or the days of eternity
Who can number these, who can explore
Heaven's height or the depths of the sea
Before all things were created
Wisdom came to be
The beginning of Wisdom is the awesome fear of God
Which is formed in the faithful in their mother's womb
With devotion from of old
She inebriates with her finest fruit
And fills our house with food
Her garland is the fear of God
Her blossoms peace and good
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song closely paraphrases the opening chapter of Sirach, presenting wisdom as a gift that originates with God and remains with God. Images beyond human counting, including grains of sand, drops of rain, and the days of eternity, establish the limits of human knowledge. Questions about the height of heaven and the depth of the sea further distinguish divine wisdom from anything that can be fully measured or mastered.
The second stanza turns from the origin of wisdom to its beginning in reverence for God. Wisdom is personified as a woman whose fruit satisfies, whose provision fills a household, and whose blossoms yield peace and goodness. This imagery joins knowledge with devotion and moral fruit rather than mere information. The song therefore follows the biblical wisdom tradition in portraying reverence for God as the proper foundation for understanding, faithful living, and peace. Its scriptural language gives the piece a meditative, teaching-centered character.
Related Scripture
- Sirach 1:1 The verse states that all wisdom comes from the Lord and remains with him forever.
- Sirach 1:2-3 These verses ask who can count sand, rain, eternity, heaven, and the deep.
- Sirach 1:14-16 The passage connects reverence for the Lord with wisdom, joy, and abundant fruit.