Sirach 51:21
Good News Translation
Because I was driven by the desire to find her, I have been richly rewarded.

Contemporary English Version
I made the effort to find Wisdom because I really wanted her, and she is worth it all.

Douay-Rheims Bible
I bowed down my ear a little, and received her.

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I bowed down my ear a little, and received her.

Sirach 51:19
I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe.

Sirach 51:20
My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her.

Sirach 51:22
I found much wisdom in myself, and profited much therein.

Sirach 51:23
To him that giveth me wisdom, will I give glory.

Context
Sirach 51
20My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her. 21I bowed down my ear a little, and received her. 22I found much wisdom in myself, and profited much therein.…
Cross References
Sirach 51:19
I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe.

Sirach 51:20
My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her.

Sirach 51:22
I found much wisdom in myself, and profited much therein.

Sirach 51:23
To him that giveth me wisdom, will I give glory.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 51:20
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