Good News Translation
Because I was driven by the desire to find her, I have been richly rewarded.

New Revised Standard Version
My heart was stirred to seek her; therefore I have gained a prize possession.

Contemporary English Version
I made the effort to find Wisdom because I really wanted her, and she is worth it all.

New American Bible
My whole being was stirred to seek her; therefore I have made her my prize possession.

Douay-Rheims Bible
I bowed down my ear a little, and received her.

I bowed down my ear a little, and received her.

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

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

Sirach 51:23
To him that giveth me wisdom, will I give glory.