Ben Sira 51:13

13 While I was still young, before I went on my travels, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.

Ben Sira 51:13 In-Context

11 I will praise thy name continually, and will sing praise with thanksgiving. My prayer was heard,

12 for thou didst save me from destruction and rescue me from an evil plight. Therefore I will give thanks to thee and praise thee, and I will bless the name of the Lord.

13 While I was still young, before I went on my travels, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.

14 Before the temple I asked for her, and I will search for her to the last.

15 From blossom to ripening grape my heart delighted in her; my foot entered upon the straight path; from my youth I followed her steps.