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Sirach 51:19-21
Revised Standard Version
Sirach 51:19-21
Revised Standard Version
19 My 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.
20 I directed my soul to her,
and through purification I found her.
I gained understanding[c] with her from the first,
therefore I will not be forsaken.
21 My heart was stirred to seek her,
therefore I have gained a good possession.
Footnotes
- Sirach 51:19 Gk her
- Sirach 51:19 The Greek text of this line is uncertain
- Sirach 51:20 Gk heart
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