Holy Scripture
Wisdom of Solomon 14:3
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
3But thy providence, O Father, governeth it: For thou hast made a way in the sea, And a safe path in the waves;
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In context
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.
2For verily desire of gain devised that, And the workman built it by his skill.
— Wisdom of Solomon 14:3 —
4Showing that thou canst save from all danger: Yea, though a man went to sea without art.
5Nevertheless thou wouldest not that the works of thy wisdom should be idle, And therefore do men commit their lives to a small piece of wood, And passing the rough sea in a weak vessel are saved.