Sirach 14:20
King James VersionSource notes
“Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding. ing.”
Context
17All flesh waxeth old as a garment: for the covenant from the beginning is, Thou shalt die the death.
18As of the green leaves on a thick tree, some fall, and some grow; so is the generation of flesh and blood, one cometh to an end, and another is born.
19Every work rotteth and consumeth away, and the worker thereof shall go withal.
20Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding. ing.
21He that considereth her ways in his heart shall also have understanding in her secrets.
22Go after her as one that traceth, and lie in wait in her ways.
23He that prieth in at her windows shall also hearken at her doors.