Ben Sira 24:3-8 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

3. “From the mouth of the Most High I came forth,and covered the earth like a mist.

4. In the heights of heaven I dwelt,and my throne was in a pillar of cloud.

5. The vault of heaven I compassed alone,and walked through the deep abyss.

6. Over waves of the sea, over all the land,over every people and nation I held sway.

7. Among all these I sought a resting place.In whose inheritance should I abide?

8. “Then the Creator of all gave me his command,and my Creator chose the spot for my tent.He said, ‘In Jacob make your dwelling,in Israel your inheritance.’

Ben Sira 24