1 Wisdom found no place where she might dwell; Then a dwelling-place was assigned her in the heavens. (ENO) 2 Wisdom went forth to make her dwelling among the children of men, And found no dwelling-place: Wisdom returned to her place, And took her seat among the angels. (ENO) 3 And unrighteousness went forth from her chambers: Whom she sought not she found, And dwelt with them, As rain in a desert And dew on a thirsty land. (ENO)
Book of Enoch 42
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