Sirach 51:19-21

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¹⁹My soul grappled with wisdom,^[a]
and in my conduct I was strict;^[b]

I spread out my hands to the heavens,
and lamented my ignorance of her.
²⁰I directed my soul to her,
and in purity I found her.

With her I gained understanding from the first;
therefore I will never be forsaken.
²¹My heart was stirred to seek her;
therefore I have gained a prize possession.

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Sirach 51:19 Gk her
Sirach 51:19 Meaning of Gk uncertain

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