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Sirach 31:6
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Sirach 31:6
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Gold hath been the ruin of many, and their destruction was present.
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The poor laboureth in his poor estate; and when he leaveth off, he is still needy.
5
He that loveth gold shall not be justified, and he that followeth corruption shall have enough thereof.
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Gold hath been the ruin of many, and their destruction was present.
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It is a stumblingblock unto them that sacrifice unto it, and every fool shall be taken therewith.
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Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, and hath not gone after gold.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.