Sirach 51:18-20

Good News Translation

¹⁸ I was determined to live wisely and was devoted to the cause of goodness. I have no regrets. ¹⁹ I fought for Wisdom and was strict in my conduct. When I prayed, I sadly confessed how far short of Wisdom I fell. ²⁰ But I was determined to have her, and I found her by keeping myself free from sin. I have grown in Wisdom since first I found her, and I will never be without her.