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Sirach 3:23
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Sirach 3:23
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Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
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21
Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength.
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But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence, for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret.
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Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand.
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For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.
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Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.