The Sage Who Camps Outside Wisdom's House

Ben Sira 15:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

He that encampeth about her house; And driveth his pegs (?) into her wall.

And he pitcheth his tent by her side; And dwelleth in good neighbourhood.

And he will set his nest on her bough; And will lodge in her branches.

And he sheltereth in her shade from the heat; And will dwell in her habitations.

For he that feareth the Lord shall do this; And he that layeth hold on the law shall attain unto her (?).

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