21 My belly also was troubled to seek her. Therefore I have gained a good possession. (WEB) 22 The Lord gave me a tongue for my reward. I will praise him with it. (WEB) 23 Draw near to me, all you who are uneducated, and live in the house of instruction. (WEB)
Sirach 51:21–23
Semantically similar passages
Sirach 51:16–18
16 I inclined my ear a little, and received her, and found for myself much instruction. (WEB) 17 I profited in her. I will give glory to him who gives me wisdom. (WEB) 18 For I determined to practice her. I was zealous for that which is good. I will never be put to shame. (WEB)
Proverbs 8:16–18
16 By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. 18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
Sirach 4:11–13
11 Wisdom exalts her sons, and takes hold of those who seek her. (WEB) 12 He who loves her loves life. Those who seek her early will be filled with gladness. (WEB) 13 He who holds her fast will inherit glory. Where he enters, the Lord will bless. (WEB)
Odes of Solomon 12:2–4
2 And like the flow of waters flows truth from my mouth, and my lips show forth His fruit. (ODE) 3 And He has caused His knowledge to abound in me, because the mouth of the Lord is the true Word, and the door of His light; (ODE) 4 And the Most High hath given it to His words, wh… (ODE)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:10–12
10 For those who have kept the things that are holy in holiness will be made holy. Those who have been taught them will find what to say in defense. (WEB) 11 Therefore set your desire on my words. Long for them, and you princes will be instructed. (WEB) 12 Wisdom is radiant and doe… (WEB)
Odes of Solomon 15:4–6
4 Ears have become mine and I have heard His truth. (ODE) 5 The thought of knowledge hath been mine, and I have been delighted through Him. (ODE) 6 The way of error I have left, and have walked towards Him and have received salvation from Him, without grudging. (ODE)
2 Esdras 8:3–5
3 Many have been created, but few will be saved.” (WEB) 4 I answered, “Drink your fill of understanding then, O my soul, and let my heart devour wisdom. (WEB) 5 For you have come here apart from your will, and depart against your will, for you have only been given a short time t… (WEB)
Proverbs 3:12–14
12 for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights. 13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources