Ben Sira 51:13

13 When I was yet young, before I went abroad, I desired wisdom openly in my prayer.

Ben Sira 51:13 In-Context

11 I will praise Thy name continually, and will sing praise with thanksgiving; and so my prayer was heard.

12 For Thou savedst me from destruction, and deliveredst me from the evil time; therefore will I give thanks and praise Thee, and bless Thy name, O Lord.

13 When I was yet young, before I went abroad, I desired wisdom openly in my prayer.

14 I prayed for her before the temple, and will seek her out even to the end.

15 Even from the flower till the grape was ripe hath my heart delighted in her. My foot went the right way; from my youth up sought I after her.