will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients, and be occupied in prophecies.
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Sirach 39:1
HE onelie that applieth his minde to the Law of the moste High, and is occupied in the meditacion thereof, seketh out the wisdome of all the ancient, & exerciseth him self in the prophecies.
Parallel Translations
But he that gives his mind to the law of the most High, and is occupied in the meditation thereof, will seek out the wisdom of all the ancient, and be occupied in prophecies.
But he that giveth his mind to the law of the most High, and is occupied in the meditation thereof, will seek out the wisdom of all the ancient, and be occupied in prophecies.
Not so he who has applied his soul and meditates in the law of the Most High. He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients and will be occupied with prophecies.