Refrain:
AllIn prayer I inclined my
ear
and my heart was stirred to seek Wisdom.
1While I was still young,
•
I sought Wisdom openly in my prayer.
2Before the temple I
asked for her, •
and I will search for her until the end.
3From the first blossom
to the ripening grape, •
my heart delighted in her.
4My foot walked on the
straight path, •
from my youth I followed her steps.
5I inclined my ear a
little and received her, •
I found for myself much instruction.
6I made progress in Wisdom;
•
to the One who sent her, I will give glory.
7I directed my soul to
Wisdom, •
and in purity have I found her.
8With her, I gained understanding
from the first, •
therefore will I never be forsaken.
9My heart was stirred
to seek her, •
with my tongue will I sing God’s praise.
Ecclesiasticus 51.13a, 13c-17, 20, 21a, 22b
AllGlory to the Father and
to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.
AllIn prayer I inclined my
ear
and my heart was stirred to seek Wisdom.