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Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:30-32
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:30-32
New Catholic Bible
30 Her yoke[a] is a golden ornament,
and her bonds a purple cord.
31 You will wear her like a robe of glory
and bear her as your splendid crown.[b]
32 [c]If it is your wish, my child, you can be taught;
if you apply yourself, you will become clever.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:30 Her yoke: Hebrew; Greek reads: “upon her.”
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:31 Splendid crown: Greek reads: “crown of gladness.”
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:32 These last three stanzas have as their theme to seek wisdom in the following ways: (1) by desire and a willingness to listen (vv. 32-33), (2) by associating with those who are wise (vv. 34-36), and (3) by reflecting on the Lord’s decrees and commandments, i.e., keeping the law (v. 37).
