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Honor the physician with the honor due him, according to your need of him, for the Lord created him;
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for healing comes from the Most High, and he will receive a gift from the king.
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The skill of the physician lifts up his head, and in the presence of great men he is admired.
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The Lord created medicines from the earth, and a sensible man will not despise them.
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Was not water made sweet with a tree in order that his power might be known?
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And he gave skill to men that he might be glorified in his marvelous works.
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By them he heals and takes away pain;
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the pharmacist makes of them a compound. His works will never be finished; and from him health is upon the face of the earth.
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My son, when you are sick do not be negligent, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you.
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Give up your faults and direct your hands aright, and cleanse your heart from all sin.
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Offer a sweet-smelling sacrifice, and a memorial portion of fine flour, and pour oil on your offering, as much as you can afford.