Sirach 51:11-13

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹¹ I will praise thy name continually,
    and will sing praise with thanksgiving.
My prayer was heard,
¹²     for thou didst save me from destruction
    and rescue me from an evil plight.
Therefore I will give thanks to thee and praise thee,
    and I will bless the name of the Lord.

¹³ While I was still young, before I went on my travels,
    I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.