Good News Translation
I was determined to live wisely and was devoted to the cause of goodness. I have no regrets.

New Revised Standard Version
For I resolved to live according to wisdom, and I was zealous for the good, and I shall never be disappointed.

Contemporary English Version
I chose to live by Wisdom and always do right, and I have never had a reason to be ashamed.

New American Bible
I resolved to tread her paths; I have been jealous for the good and will not turn back.

Douay-Rheims Bible
When I was yet young, before I wandered about, I sought for wisdom openly in my prayer.

When I was yet young, before I wandered about, I sought for wisdom openly in my prayer.

Sirach 51:16
And thou hast saved me from destruction, and hast delivered me from the evil time.

Sirach 51:17
Therefore I will give thanks, and praise thee, and bless the name of the Lord.

Sirach 51:19
I prayed for her before the temple, and unto the very end I will seek after her, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe.

Sirach 51:20
My heart delighted in her, my foot walked in the right way, from my youth up I sought after her.