Wisdom of Ben Sira 39:4-6

New Catholic Bible

⁴ He enters the service of the great
    and appears in the presence of rulers.
He travels in foreign countries,
    experiencing a wide spectrum of human good and evil.
⁵ He makes sure to rise early
    to seek the Lord, his Maker;
he petitions the Most High
    as he opens his mouth in prayer
    and asks pardon for his sins.
⁶ If such is the will of the Lord Almighty,
    he will be filled with the spirit of understanding.
He will pour forth words of wisdom of his own devising
    and give thanks to the Lord in prayer.