Sirach 14:19–27
19Every work rots and falls away, and its builder will depart with it.↗
20Blessed is the man who meditates on wisdom, and who reasons by his understanding.↗
21He who considers her ways in his heart will also have knowledge of her secrets.↗
22Go after her like a hunter, and lie in wait in her paths.↗
23He who peers in at her windows will also listen at her doors.↗
24He who lodges close to her house will also fasten a nail in her walls.↗
25He will pitch his tent near at hand to her, and will lodge in a lodging where good things are.↗
26He will set his children under her shelter, and will rest under her branches.↗
27By her he will be covered from heat, and will lodge in her glory.↗
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