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Sirach 24:41-47 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

41. I am like a brook leading to a river of immense waters. I am like a channel flowing from a river. And I went forth from Paradise like an aqueduct.

42. I said: I will irrigate my garden of plantings, and I will thoroughly water the fruits of my field.

43. And behold, my brook became overflowing, and my river drew near to the sea.

44. For I illuminate doctrine to all, like the first light. And I will announce doctrine, even to those who are far away.

45. I will reach to all the lower parts of the earth, and I will gaze upon all who sleep, and I will illuminate all who hope in the Lord.

46. Even now, I pour forth doctrine like prophecy. And even now, I bequeath doctrine to those who seek wisdom. And I will not cease from their progeny, even unto the holy time.

47. See how I have not labored for myself alone, but for all who are seeking truth!"