Ben Sira 51:24

24 Why are ye slow, and what say ye to these things, seeing your souls are very thirsty?

Ben Sira 51:24 In-Context

22 The Lord hath given me a tongue for my reward, and I will praise Him therewith.

23 Draw near unto me, ye unlearned, and dwell in the house of learning.

24 Why are ye slow, and what say ye to these things, seeing your souls are very thirsty?

25 I opened my mouth and said, "Buy her for yourselves without money."

26 Put your neck under the yoke, and let your soul receive instruction; she is hard at hand to find.