19 My soul has wrestled with her. In my conduct I was exact. I spread out my hands to the sky above, and bewailed my ignorances of her. (WEB) 20 I directed my soul to her. In purity I found her. I got myself a heart joined with her from the beginning. Therefore I won’t be forsaken. (WEB) 21 My belly also was troubled to seek her. Therefore I have gained a good possession. (WEB)
Sirach 51:19–21
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