Sirach 51:12-14

Revised Standard Version

¹²     for thou didst save me from destruction
    and rescue me from an evil plight.
Therefore I will give thanks to thee and praise thee,
    and I will bless the name of the Lord.

¹³ While I was still young, before I went on my travels,
    I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.
¹⁴ Before the temple I asked for her,
    and I will search for her to the last.