Wisdom of Ben Sira 39:3-5

New Catholic Bible

³ He seeks out the hidden meanings of proverbs
    and ponders the obscure sense of parables.
⁴ He enters the service of the great
    and appears in the presence of rulers.
He travels in foreign countries,
    experiencing a wide spectrum of human good and evil.
⁵ He makes sure to rise early
    to seek the Lord, his Maker;
he petitions the Most High
    as he opens his mouth in prayer
    and asks pardon for his sins.