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Ben Sira 51
Ben Sira 51:19
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Ben Sira 51:19
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My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.
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I made progress in her; to him who gives wisdom I will give glory.
18
For I resolved to live according to wisdom, and I was zealous for the good, and I shall never be disappointed.
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My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.
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I directed my soul to her, and in purity I found her. With her I gained understanding from the first; therefore I will never be forsaken.
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My heart was stirred to seek her; therefore I have gained a prize possession.
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[a].
Gk [her]
[b].
Meaning of Gk uncertain
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.