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 51:20 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189520 I set my soul aright unto her, And in pureness I found her. I gat me a heart joined with her from the beginning: Therefore shall I not be forsaken. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible20 I directed my whole being toward her, and in purity I found her. I had a heart for her from the beginning. For this reason I will never be abandoned. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version20 My heart rejoiced in her. My feet walked in the right path. From my youth, I pursued her. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version20 My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)20 But I was determined to have her, and I found her by keeping myself free from sin. I have grown in Wisdom since first I found her, and I will never be without her. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers20 I directed my soul to her. In purity I found her. I got myself a heart joined with her from the beginning. Therefore I won’t be forsaken. See the chapter |