Given by: Jesus ben Sira (the sage), teaching on how wisdom is gained. Given to: 'my son' — the reader.

For Ben Sira, wisdom is inseparable from the fear of the Lord and His law; the one who fixes his mind on God's commandments is given, in return, an understanding heart and a growing desire for wisdom itself.

Let thy thoughts be upon the precepts of God, and meditate continually on his commandments: and he will give thee a heart, and the desire of wisdom shall be given to thee.

Fix your thoughts on God's precepts and meditate on His commandments continually, and He will give you understanding and the desire for wisdom.

Sirach 6:37

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