Sirach 51:21-29 Common English Bible (CEB)

21. My guts were stirred to seek her;for this reason I gaineda desired possession.

22. The Lord gave me the powerto speak well, as my reward,and I will praise him with it.

23. Draw near to me,you who lack education,and stay in my school.

24. Why are you still lacking in these things;why do you thirst for this?

25. I opened my mouth and said,"Acquire her for yourselveswithout money.

26. Place your neck under her yoke,and let your soulreceive instruction.It is found close at hand."

27. See for yourselves that I have laboreda little,and I have found much rest for myself.

28. Invest in your educationwith a great amount of silver,and with it you will acquire much gold.

29. May your whole being take delightin God’s mercy,and may you never be ashamedwhen you praise him.

Sirach 51