Wisdom of Solomon 13:18

For health he calleth upon that which is weak: for life prayeth to that which is dead: for aid humbly beseecheth that which hath least means to help: and for a good journey he asketh of that which cannot set a foot forward:

For health he appeals to something weak; for life he prays to something dead; for help he humbly begs something that can barely help itself; for a safe journey he asks something that cannot even take a step;