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Ben Sira 51
Ben Sira 51:23-30
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Ben Sira 51:23-30
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23
Draw near to me, you who are uneducated, and lodge in the house of instruction.
24
Why do you say you are lacking in these things, and why do you endure such great thirst?
25
I opened my mouth and said, Acquire wisdom for yourselves without money.
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Put your neck under her yoke, and let your souls receive instruction; it is to be found close by.
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See with your own eyes that I have labored but little and found for myself much serenity.
28
Hear but a little of my instruction, and through me you will acquire silver and gold.
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May your soul rejoice in God's mercy, and may you never be ashamed to praise him.
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Do your work in good time, and in his own time God will give you your reward.
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[a].
Cn Compare Heb Syr: Meaning of Gk uncertain
[b].
Heb: Gk lacks [wisdom]
[c].
Heb: other ancient authorities read [the]
[d].
Syr Compare Heb: Gk [Get instruction with a large sum of silver, and you will gain by it much gold.]
[e].
Gk [his]
[f].
Gk [he]
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