This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 51:19 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)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. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible19 My whole being grappled with her, and I was brought to perfection in my performance of the Law. I spread out my hands toward heaven, and I kept in mind my ignorance of her. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version19 I asked for her before the temple, and even to the very end, I will inquire after her. And she flourished like a newly-ripened grape. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version19 I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)19 I fought for Wisdom and was strict in my conduct. When I prayed, I sadly confessed how far short of Wisdom I fell. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers19 My soul has wrestled with her. In my conduct I was exact. I spread out my hands to the heaven above, and bewailed my ignorances of her. See the chapter |