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Ben Sira 37:26

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26 The wise will win the confidence of others, and will be remembered forever.
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Ben Sira 37:26 In-Context

24 Everyone will praise such a person and speak of him as fortunate.
25 A person's life has only a limited number of days, but the life of Israel cannot be measured in days at all.
26 The wise will win the confidence of others, and will be remembered forever.
27 My child, as you go through life, keep your appetite under control, and don't eat anything that you know is bad for you.
28 All food doesn't agree with everyone, and everyone doesn't like the same kinds of food.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.