Wisdom 8:21LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 21 of 21
"And as I knew that I could not otherwise be continent, except God gave it, and this also was a point of wisdom, to know whose gift it was: I went to the Lord, and besought him, and said with my whole heart:"
In context
19And I was a witty child and had received a good soul.
20And whereas I was more good, I came to a body undefiled.
21And as I knew that I could not otherwise be continent, except God gave it, and this also was a point of wisdom, to know whose gift it was: I went to the Lord, and besought him, and said with my whole heart: