27 Search and seek, and she will be made known to you. When you get hold of her, don’t let her go. (WEB)
Sirach 6:27
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Proverbs 2:3–5
3 if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, 5 then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
Sirach 14:21–23
21 He who considers her ways in his heart will also have knowledge of her secrets. (WEB) 22 Go after her like a hunter, and lie in wait in her paths. (WEB) 23 He who peers in at her windows will also listen at her doors. (WEB)
Proverbs 4:5–7
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. 7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Wisdom of Solomon 6:13–15
13 She anticipates those who desire her, making herself known. (WEB) 14 He who rises up early to seek her won’t have difficulty, for he will find her sitting at his gates. (WEB) 15 For to think upon her is perfection of understanding, and he who watches for her will quickly be free… (WEB)
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)
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 51:20–22
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) 22 The Lord gave me a tongue for my reward.… (WEB)
Sirach 51:13–15
13 When I was yet young, before I went abroad, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer. (WEB) 14 Before the temple I asked for her. I will seek her out even to the end. (WEB) 15 From the first flower to the ripening grape my heart delighted in her. My foot walked in uprightness. From m… (WEB)
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