Sirach 51:13 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 When I was yet young, Or ever I went abroad, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer. More versionsCommon English Bible When I was still young, before I had traveled, I sought Wisdom openly in my prayer. Catholic Public Domain Version You exalted my habitation upon the earth, and I made supplication that death would pass away. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou hast exalted my dwelling place upon the earth and I have prayed for death to pass away. Good News Translation (US Version) When I was still young, before I started out on my travels, I boldly prayed for Wisdom. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers When I was yet young, before I went abroad, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition When I was young and before I had traveled, |