Sirach 51:18 Douay-Rheims

When I was yet young, before I wandered about, I sought for wisdom openly in my prayer.

George Leo Haydock

1774–1849 Catholic

When. He now gives some account of himself, and exhorts all to seek for wisdom. (Haydock) — He was advanced in years, when he fell into the aforesaid danger, after his travels, chap. xxxiv. 9. (Calmet) — Wisdom is most easily acquired, while a person is innocent, Ecclesiastes xii. (Worthington)

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1849 · Ecclesiasticus 51:18

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