Ben Sira 14:19-27

19 Every product decays and ceases to exist, and the man who made it will pass away with it.

20 Blessed is the man who meditates on wisdom and who reasons intelligently.

21 He who reflects in his mind on her ways will also ponder her secrets.

22 Pursue wisdom like a hunter, and lie in wait on her paths.

23 He who peers through her windows will also listen at her doors;

24 he who encamps near her house will also fasten his tent peg to her walls;

25 he will pitch his tent near her, and will lodge in an excellent lodging place;

26 he will place his children under her shelter, and will camp under her boughs;

27 he will be sheltered by her from the heat, and will dwell in the midst of her glory.