Sirach 51:19–27
19My soul has wrestled with her. In my conduct I was exact. I spread out my hands to the sky above, and bewailed my ignorances of her.↗
20I directed my soul to her. In purity I found her. I got myself a heart joined with her from the beginning. Therefore I won’t be forsaken.↗
21My belly also was troubled to seek her. Therefore I have gained a good possession.↗
22The Lord gave me a tongue for my reward. I will praise him with it.↗
23Draw near to me, all you who are uneducated, and live in the house of instruction.↗
24Why therefore are you all lacking in these things, and your souls are very thirsty?↗
25I opened my mouth and spoke, “Get her for yourselves without money.”↗
26Put your neck under the yoke, and let your soul receive instruction. She is near to find.↗
27See with your eyes how I labored just a little and found for myself much rest.↗
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