Ben Sira 51:16

16 I bowed down mine ear a little and received her, and got much learning.

Ben Sira 51:16 In-Context

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.

16 I bowed down mine ear a little and received her, and got much learning.

17 I profited therein; therefore will I ascribe the glory unto Him that giveth me wisdom.

18 For I purposed to do according to her, and earnestly I followed that which is good; so shall I not be confounded.