New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 14:19-27 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

19. All human deeds surely perish;the works they do follow after them.

20. Happy those who meditate on Wisdom,and fix their gaze on knowledge;

21. Who ponder her ways in their heart,and understand her paths;

22. Who pursue her like a scout,and watch at her entry way;

23. Who peep through her windows,and listen at her doors;

24. Who encamp near her houseand fasten their tent pegs next to her walls;

25. Who pitch their tent beside her,and dwell in a good place;

26. Who build their nest in her leaves,and lodge in her branches;

27. Who take refuge from the heat in her shadeand dwell in her home.