Sirach 51:17-19

Good News Translation

¹⁷ I have always been a learner and am grateful to everyone who has been my teacher. ¹⁸ I was determined to live wisely and was devoted to the cause of goodness. I have no regrets. ¹⁹ I fought for Wisdom and was strict in my conduct. When I prayed, I sadly confessed how far short of Wisdom I fell.