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Ben Sira 50:27
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I, Jesus son of Sirach Eleazar of Jerusalem, put all my wisdom into writing this book to provide instruction and knowledge for others.
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There are two nations that I detest, and a third that does not even deserve to be called a nation.
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These are the Edomites, the inhabitants of the Philistine cities, and the stupid Samaritans.
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I, Jesus son of Sirach Eleazar of Jerusalem, put all my wisdom into writing this book to provide instruction and knowledge for others.
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May God bless everyone who gives attention to these teachings. Whoever takes them to heart will become wise.
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Whoever lives by them will be strong enough for any occasion, because he will be walking in the light of the Lord.
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[a].
Sirach Eleazar; [or] Sirach son of Eleazar.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.