Holy Scripture
Wisdom of Solomon 14:1
A church father on this verse
“He likewise presents these things, just as the previous ones, as a reproach against idolaters, because it is the greatest folly that a man, created in the image of God, possessing a rational soul from Him, by which he was able to devise the art of how to have a way to travel on the waves, building a ship according to…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
1Again, one preparing himself to sail, and about to pass through the raging waves, Calleth upon a piece of wood more rotten than the vessel that carrieth him.
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In context
— Wisdom of Solomon 14:1 —
2For verily desire of gain devised that, And the workman built it by his skill.
3But thy providence, O Father, governeth it: For thou hast made a way in the sea, And a safe path in the waves;