Sirach 51:10–18
10I called upon the Lord, the Father of my Lord, that he would not forsake me in the days of affliction, in the time when there was no help against the proud.↗
11I will praise your name continually. I will sing praise with thanksgiving. My prayer was heard.↗
12You saved me from destruction and delivered me from the evil time. Therefore I will give thanks and praise to you, and bless the name of the Lord.↗
13When I was yet young, before I went abroad, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.↗
14Before the temple I asked for her. I will seek her out even to the end.↗
15From the first flower to the ripening grape my heart delighted in her. My foot walked in uprightness. From my youth I followed her steps.↗
16I inclined my ear a little, and received her, and found for myself much instruction.↗
17I profited in her. I will give glory to him who gives me wisdom.↗
18For I determined to practice her. I was zealous for that which is good. I will never be put to shame.↗
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