Sirach 51:23-30

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

²³ Draw near to me, you who are uneducated,
    and lodge in the house of instruction.^(A)
24 Why do you say you are lacking in these things,^[a]
    and why do you endure such great thirst?
²⁵ I opened my mouth and said,
    “Acquire wisdom^[b] for yourselves without money.^(B)

²⁶ “Put your neck under her^[c] yoke,
    and let your souls receive instruction;
    it is to be found close by.”^(C)

²⁷ See with your own eyes that I have labored but little
    and found for myself much serenity.
²⁸ Hear but a little of my instruction,
    and through me you will acquire silver and gold.^[d](D)

²⁹ May your soul rejoice in God’s^[e] mercy,
    and may you never be ashamed to praise him.
³⁰ Do your work in good time,
    and in his own time God^[f] will give you your reward.^(E)