Sirach 24:3

Verse 3. And. Greek (5.) “I came out of the mouth of the Highest, (6) and as,” and so forth Bible.—He alludes to the darkness which covered the earth. Genesis 1:2. Job 38:9. Many explain this of the uncreated wisdom, born in the womb of the blessed Virgin; and the Church, in her office, applies it to her in a mystical sense. But it seems literally to refer to the wisdom and grace granted to the saints, which enlightens every man, and presides over the creation.