The Wisdom of Solomon 9:1-8

[1] "O God of my fathers and Lord of mercy,

who has made all things by your word,
[2] and by your wisdom has formed man,
to have dominion over the creatures you have made,
[3] and rule the world in holiness and righteousness,
and pronounce judgment in uprightness of soul,
[4] give me the wisdom that sits by your throne,
and do not reject me from among your servants.
[5] For I am your slave and the son of your maidservant,
a man who is weak and short-lived,
with little understanding of judgment and laws;
[6] for even if one is perfect among the sons of men,
yet without the wisdom that comes from you
he will be regarded as nothing.
[7] You have chosen me to be king of your people
and to be judge over your sons and daughters.
[8] You have given command to build a temple on your holy mountain,
and an altar in the city of your habitation,
a copy of the holy tent which you did prepare
from the beginning."