Sirach 39:5-7 Common English Bible (CEB)

5. They will commit themselves to rise early,to seek the Lord who made them,and to pray to the Most High.They will open their mouth in prayerand ask forgiveness for their sins.

6. If the great Lord is willing,they will be filledwith a spirit of understanding;they will pour forth words of wisdom,and they will give thanksto the Lord in prayer.

7. Their reasoning and knowledgewill remain on course,and they will ponder God’s mysteries.

Sirach 39