Sirach 6:23

Verse 23. Name. Perhaps the author may compare the Greek word Sophia, ( Calmet.) with Tsopuie, ( Bible.) “hidden,” or with the Greek term, zophos, which means “darkness.” See chapter 43:8 and 46:1. The original Hebrew test is lost, so that we cannot determine to what word allusion is made. See Corn. a Lapide, who has written the best commentary on this book.—But, and so forth is not in Greek. Calmet.—Many prefer learning before piety. But Saint Augustine says, the unlearned rise and take the kingdom of heaven, while we with our learning, devoid of heart, (or charity. Bible.) behold we fall into the dirt. Conf. viii. 8. Worthington.