Sirach 1:1-8
{1:1} All wisdom is from the Lord God, and has always been with him, and is before all time.
{1:2} Who has numbered the sand of the sea, and the drops of the rain, and the days of the world? Who has measured the height of heaven, and the breadth of the earth, and the depth of the abyss?
{1:3} Who has examined the wisdom of God, which precedes all things?
{1:4} Wisdom was created before all things, and the understanding of prudence is before all time.
{1:5} The Word of God on high is the source of wisdom, whose steps are eternal commandments.
{1:6} To whom has the root of wisdom been revealed, and who has recognized her astuteness?
{1:7} To whom has the discipline of wisdom been revealed and made manifest? And who has understood the multiplicity of her steps?
{1:8} The most high omnipotent Creator is One, and he is the mighty King, and he is exceedingly to be feared, sitting upon his throne, and he is the sovereign God.
Sirach 51:36-38
{51:36} Take up discipline, as if it were a great sum of money, and possess an abundance of gold in her.
{51:37} Let your soul rejoice in his mercy. For you will not be confounded by his praise.
{51:38} Accomplish your work before the time. And he will give you your reward in his time.
Sirach 51:31-35
{51:31} Draw near to me, you who are untaught, and gather yourselves into the house of discipline.
{51:32} Why are you reluctant? And what do you have to say about these things? Your souls are exceedingly thirsty!
{51:33} I have opened my mouth, and I have spoken. Buy wisdom for yourselves without silver,
{51:34} and subject your neck to her yoke, and let your soul accept her discipline. For she is close enough to be found.
{51:35} See with your own eyes how I have labored only a little, and have found much rest for myself.