Good News Translation
But I was determined to have her, and I found her by keeping myself free from sin. I have grown in Wisdom since first I found her, and I will never be without her.

New Revised Standard Version
I directed my soul to her, and in purity I found her. With her I gained understanding from the first; therefore I will never be forsaken.

Contemporary English Version
But I was set on finding her, and I did, by removing sin from my heart. Now, I grow wiser and wiser, and she will never leave me.

New American Bible
For her I purified my hands; in cleanness I attained to her. At first acquaintance with her, I gained understanding such that I will never forsake her.

Douay-Rheims Bible
My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her.

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

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

Sirach 51:19
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 51:21
I bowed down my ear a little, and received her.

Sirach 51:22
I found much wisdom in myself, and profited much therein.