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Sirach 40:15-25
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Sirach 40:15-25
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15
The children of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches: but are as unclean roots upon a hard rock.
16
The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.
17
Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, and mercifulness endureth for ever.
18
To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.
19
Children and the building of a city continue a man's name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.
20
Wine and musick rejoice the heart: but the love of wisdom is above them both.
21
The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody: but a pleasant tongue is above them both.
22
Thine eye desireth favour and beauty: but more than both corn while it is green.
23
A friend and companion never meet amiss: but above both is a wife with her husband.
24
Brethren and help are against time of trouble: but alms shall deliver more than them both.
25
Gold and silver make the foot stand sure: but counsel is esteemed above them both.
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