Sirach 51 — GMV

51 Verse 1 I will thank thee, O Lord and King, ^{Verse 2} For thou art my defender and helper, ^{Verse 3} And hast delivered me, according to the multitude of thy mercies and greatness of thy name, ^{Verse 4} From the choking of fire on every side, ^{Verse 5} From the depth of the belly of hell, ^{Verse 6} By an accusation to the king from an unrighteous tongue ^{Verse 7} They compassed me on every side, ^{Verse 8} Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, ^{Verse 9} Then lifted I up my supplication from the earth, ^{Verse 10} I called upon the Lord, the Father of my Lord, ^{Verse 11} I will praise thy name continually, ^{Verse 12} For thou savedst me from destruction, ^{Verse 13} When I was yet young, or ever I went abroad, ^{Verse 14} I prayed for her before the temple, ^{Verse 15} Even from the flower till the grape was ripe ^{Verse 16} I bowed down mine ear a little, and received her, ^{Verse 17} I profited therein, ^{Verse 18} For I purposed to do after her, ^{Verse 19} My soul hath wrestled with her, ^{Verse 20} I directed my soul unto her, ^{Verse 21} My heart was troubled in seeking her: ^{Verse 22} The Lord hath given me a tongue for my reward, ^{Verse 23} Draw near unto me, ye unlearned, ^{Verse 24} Wherefore are ye slow, and what say ye of these things, ^{Verse 25} I opened my mouth, and said, ^{Verse 26} Put your neck under the yoke, ^{Verse 27} Behold with your eyes, how that I have had but little labor, ^{Verse 28} Get learning with a great sum of money, ^{Verse 29} Let your soul rejoice in his mercy, ^{Verse 30} Work your work betimes,