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Those who live in Seir, and the Philistines, and the foolish people that live in Shechem.
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Instruction in understanding and knowledge I have written in this book, Jesus son of Eleazar son of Sirach of Jerusalem, whose mind poured forth wisdom.
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Happy are those who concern themselves with these things, and those who lay them to heart will become wise.
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For if they put them into practice, they will be equal to anything, for the fear of the Lord is their path.
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