Ben Sira 34:1-8

1 The hopes of a man void of understanding are vain and false, and dreams lift up fools.
2 Whoso regardeth dreams is like him that catcheth at a shadow, and followeth after the wind.
3 The vision of dreams is the resemblance of one thing to another, even as the likeness of a face to a face.
4 Of an unclean thing what can be cleansed? And from that thing which is false what truth can come?
5 Divinations and soothsayings and dreams are vain; and the heart fancieth, as a woman's heart in travail.
6 If they be not sent from the Most High in thy visitation, set not thy heart upon them.
7 For dreams have deceived many, and they have failed that put their trust in them.
8 The law shall be found perfect without lies, and wisdom is perfection to a faithful mouth.
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