Ben Sira 47:14

14 How wise wast thou in thy youth and, as a flood, filled with understanding!

Ben Sira 47:14 In-Context

12 After him rose up a wise son, and for his sake he dwelt at large.

13 Solomon reigned in a peaceable time, and was honored; for God made all quiet round about him, that he might build a house in His name, and prepare His sanctuary for ever.

14 How wise wast thou in thy youth and, as a flood, filled with understanding!

15 Thy soul covered the whole earth, and thou filled it with dark parables.

16 Thy name went far unto the islands, and for thy peace thou wast beloved.