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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.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 51:19 Gk her
  2. Sirach 51:19 The Greek text of this line is uncertain
  3. Sirach 51:20 Gk heart

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