“She gave to holy people
The reward of their labors.
She guided them
Along a marvelous way.
She became a shelter to them by day.
She became a starry flame
Through the night.
She brought them over the Red Sea.
She led them through deep waters.
But she drowned their enemies.
She cast them up
From the depth of the sea.
Therefore the righteous plundered the ungodly.
They sang hymns!
O Lord!
To your holy name!
They praised with one accord
Your defending hand.
Wisdom opened the mouths
Of those who were mute.
Wisdom made the tongues
Of infants speak clearly.”
This explanation of the exodus from Egypt is based on the stories from Exodus, chapters 13-15. Once again, it is wisdom that is leading the way. Day and night, wisdom provided shelter and starlight. She had brought them over the Red Sea, so that their enemies had drowned, but they were safe. Then they plundered the Egyptian soldiers. After that they sang hymns (ὕμνησαν) to the holy name of the Lord (Κύριε, τὸ ὄνομα τὸ ἅγιόν σου). Wisdom (ἡ σοφία) opened the mouths of the mute. She made infants speak clearly.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 