Good News Translation
I fought for Wisdom and was strict in my conduct. When I prayed, I sadly confessed how far short of Wisdom I fell.

New Revised Standard Version
My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.

Contemporary English Version
Whenever I had to struggle to follow her completely, I would lift my hands in prayer and tell God I was sorry I knew so little of Wisdom.

New American Bible
I burned with desire for her, never relenting. I became preoccupied with her, never weary of extolling her. I spread out my hands to the heavens and I came to know her secrets.

Douay-Rheims Bible
I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe.

I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe.

Sirach 51:17
Therefore I will give thanks, and praise thee, and bless the name of the Lord.

Sirach 51:18
When I was yet young, before I wandered about, I sought for wisdom openly in my prayer.

Sirach 51:20
My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her.

Sirach 51:21
I bowed down my ear a little, and received her.