Sirach 51:26–27

26 I stretched forth my hands on high, and I bewailed my ignorance of her.

27 I directed my soul to her, and in knowledge I found her.

19 My soul grappled with wisdom,

and in my conduct I was strict.

I spread out my hands to the heavens

and lamented my ignorance of her.

20 I directed my soul to her,

and in purity I found her.

With her I gained understanding from the first;

therefore I will never be forsaken.

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