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Vulgate (Latin)   
ante tempus postulabam pro illa et usque in novissimis inquiram eam defloriet tamquam praecox uva

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Other translations
New Catholic Bible   
With all my strength I strove to possess wisdom, and I was scrupulous in keeping the law. I stretched out my hands on high and lamented how little I really knew of her.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.
Good News Translation®   
I fought for Wisdom and was strict in my conduct. When I prayed, I sadly confessed how far short of Wisdom I fell.
Wycliffe Bible   
My soul wrestled together therein; and I was confirmed in doing it. I stretched forth mine hands on high; and my soul shined in the wisdom of him, and he lightened mine uncunnings (or he enlightened my unknowings, or my ignorances). [My soul wrestled in it; and in doing it I am confirmed. My hands I straight(en)ed out into high; and in the wisdom of him wailed my soul, and mine uncunnings (or my ignorances) he lighted.]
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict. I spread out my hands to the heavens and lamented my ignorance of her.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.
Common English Bible © 2011   
My whole being grappled with her, and I was brought to perfection in my performance of the Law. I spread out my hands toward heaven, and I kept in mind my ignorance of her.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
I burned with desire for her, never relenting. I became preoccupied with her, never weary of extolling her. I spread out my hands to the heavens and I came to know her secrets.
Revised Standard Version   
My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.