Sirach 39:6-8

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

⁶ If the great Lord is willing,
    they will be filled with the spirit of understanding;
they will pour forth words of wisdom of their own
    and give thanks to the Lord in prayer.^(A)
7 The Lord^[a] will direct their counsel and knowledge
    as they meditate on his mysteries.^(B)
8 They will show the discipline of their training
    and will glory in the law of the Lord’s covenant.