O come O Wisdom from on high

Advent Meditation for December 18: WISDOM

Sirach 1:1-4

All wisdom is from the Lord,
    and with him it remains forever.

The sand of the sea, the drops of rain,
    and the days of eternity—who can count them?

The height of heaven, the breadth of the earth,
    the abyss, and wisdom—who can search them out?

Wisdom was created before all things
    and prudent understanding from eternity.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel shall come to you, O Israel.