Common English Bible

Sirach 4:11-16 Common English Bible (CEB)

11. Wisdom will exalther childrenand take hold of those who seek her.

12. Whoever loves her loves life.Those who wake early for herwill be filled with gladness.

13. Those who possess her will inherit glory.The Lord blesses the placewhere they enter.

14. Those who serve her will servethe holy one;the Lord loves those who love her.

15. Whoever obeys her will judge nations.Whoever is devoted to herwill live with confidence.

16. If they persevere in faith,they will inherit her,and their descendants will possess her.