Ben Sira 33:16-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Now I am the last to keep vigil,[a]
like a gleaner following the grape-pickers;
17 Since by the Lord’s blessing I have made progress
till like a grape-picker I have filled my wine press,
Footnotes
- 33:16–18 Ben Sira refers to himself as the most recent of the biblical writers who have endeavored to present true wisdom to their readers.
Sirach 33:16-17
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
16 I was the last on watch;
I was like one who gleans after the grape-gatherers;
by the blessing of the Lord I excelled,
and like a grape-gatherer I filled my wine press.
17 Consider that I have not labored for myself alone,
but for all who seek instruction.
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