Ben Sira 24:19-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 Come to me, all who desire me,
and be filled with my fruits.[a]
20 You will remember me as sweeter than honey,
better to have than the honeycomb.
21 Those who eat of me will hunger still,[b]
those who drink of me will thirst for more.(A)
22 Whoever obeys me will not be put to shame,
and those who serve me will never go astray.”
Footnotes
- 24:19 Mt 11:28–30 contains a similar invitation.
- 24:21 The paradox of wisdom is that, far from being satiated, those who partake of her will always desire more.
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