Sirach 51:16 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

I bowed down mine ear a little, and received her, And found for myself much instruction.

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I paid a little attention, and I received her and found much instruction for myself.

And you freed me from perdition, and you rescued me from the time of iniquity.

And thou hast saved me from destruction, and hast delivered me from the evil time.

I received Wisdom as soon as I began listening for her, and I have been rewarded with great knowledge.

I inclined my ear a little, and received her, and found for myself much instruction.

When I listened even a little to what she said, I learned many things.