O Sapientia (O Wisdom - Dec 17)

Today marks the first of the "O Antiphons" which are recited before and after the Magnificat during Vespers for the last 7 days before Christmas.  The seven 'O antiphons' come from the titles for the Messiah in Isaiah.  This site, this site, and this site have a great summaries.  The traditional verses of the advent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" correspond to each of the O Antiphons.

Today's antiphon is "O Sapientia" - (O Wisdom), and is based on Isaiah 11:2-3 and 28:29.

O Sapientia

O Wisdom from the mouth of the Most High, you fill the whole world. With strength and gentleness you order all things: come to teach us the way of prudence.

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O Sapientia, quæ ex ore Altissimi prodiisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviterque disponens omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiæ.

O Come Emmanuel Verse O come, Thou Wisdom, from on high, and order all things far and nigh; to us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go. Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!

Veni, O Sapientia,  quae hic disponis omnia,  veni, viam prudentiae  ut doceas et gloriae.  Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel  Nascetur pro te, Israel!