Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 51:11-15 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

11. I will always praise youand sing hymns of thanksgiving.”You answered my prayer,

12. and saved me from the threat of destruction.And so I thank you and praise you.O Lord, I praise you!

13. When I was still young, before I started out on my travels, I boldly prayed for Wisdom.

14. I went to the Temple and asked for her, and I will look for her as long as I live.

15. From my blossoming youth to my ripe old age she has been my delight. I have followed directly in her path ever since I was young.

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