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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