Holy Scripture
Sirach 51:19
Source: Septuagint
Original
19My soul hath wrestled with her, And in my doings I was exact: I stretched forth my hands to the heaven above, And bewailed my ignorances of her.
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17I profited therein, Therefore will I ascribe the glory unto him that giveth me wisdom.
18For I purposed to do after her, And earnestly I followed that which is good; So shall I not be confounded.
— Sirach 51:19 —
20I directed my soul unto her, And I found her in pureness: I have had my heart joined with her from the beginning, Therefore shall I not be forsaken.
21My heart was troubled in seeking her: Therefore have I gotten a good possession.