Sirach 51:18-20

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁸ When I was yet young, before I wandered about, I sought for wisdom openly in my prayer.

¹⁹ I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe.

²⁰ My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her.