48  A Song of Pilgrimage

Refrain:

All   In prayer I inclined my ear

and my heart was stirred to seek Wisdom.

1    While I was still young,  

I sought Wisdom openly in my prayer.

2    Before the temple I asked for her,  

and I will search for her until the end.

3    From the first blossom to the ripening grape,  

my heart delighted in her.

4    My foot walked on the straight path,  

from my youth I followed her steps.

5    I inclined my ear a little and received her,  

I found for myself much instruction.

6    I made progress in Wisdom;  

to the One who sent her, I will give glory.

7    I directed my soul to Wisdom,  

and in purity have I found her.

8    With her, I gained understanding from the first,  

therefore will I never be forsaken.

9    My heart was stirred to seek her,  

with my tongue will I sing God’s praise.

Ecclesiasticus 51.13a,13c-17,20,21a,22b

All   Glory 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.

All   In prayer I inclined my ear

and my heart was stirred to seek Wisdom.

 

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